SARDINE TOASTS WITH TOMATO MAYONNAISE AND FENNEL

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Chef Renee Erickson has access to the best seafood anywhere; when it comes to sardines, she goes with Matiz sardines in olive oil.

Provided by Renee Erickson

Categories     Bon Appétit     Sardine     Fish     Appetizer     Tomato     Mayonnaise     Dill     Fennel     Spring     Hors D'Oeuvre     Bread     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 19

For the tomato mayonnaise:
1 1/2 pounds plum tomatoes (about 10), halved lengthwise
1/4 cup olive oil
Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/2 cup mayonnaise
For the toasts:
4 (3/4-inch-thick) slices country-style bread
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 small fennel bulb, quartered lengthwise, very thinly sliced
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped dill
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped parsley
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt
2 (4.2-ounce) cans oil-packed sardines, drained, pin bones removed
Special Equipment
A spice mill or a mortar and pestle

Steps:

  • Make the tomato mayonnaise:
  • Preheat oven to 500°F. Toss tomatoes with oil on a rimmed baking sheet to coat. Roast until skin is blackened and tomatoes are very soft, 20-25 minutes. Pass tomatoes through finest disk of a food mill or a coarse-mesh sieve into a small saucepan; season with salt. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, stirring often, and cook until you have about 1/2 cup tomato purée. Let cool.
  • Meanwhile, toast fenugreek, cumin, and peppercorns in a dry small skillet over medium heat, tossing often, until fragrant. Let cool and finely grind in spice mill or with mortar and pestle.
  • Mix tomato purée, spice mixture, and mayonnaise in a bowl; season with salt.
  • Assemble the toasts:
  • Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. (Alternatively, heat a grill pan over medium-high.) Brush both sides of bread with 2 Tbsp. oil total and grill until lightly charred, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Toss fennel, dill, parsley, lemon juice, and remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in a medium bowl; season with salt. Spread tomato mayonnaise over toast and top each with a few sardines and some fennel salad.
  • Do Ahead
  • Tomato mayonnaise can be made 5 days ahead. Cover and chill.

tunde segun
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These sardine toasts are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy sardines. I highly recommend them!


Pakistani Gamer
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I love the fact that these sardine toasts are so versatile. You can use any type of bread you like, and you can also add other toppings, such as sliced hard-boiled eggs or chopped fresh herbs.


Josh Gott
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These sardine toasts are a great appetizer or snack. They're also perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Dolphine Namayi
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I've made these sardine toasts several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


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I made these sardine toasts for my friends and they all loved them. They said they were the best sardine toasts they'd ever had.


Amara Christabel
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These sardine toasts are a great way to sneak some healthy fish into your diet. Sardines are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for heart health.


Meer Ali Talpur
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I love the combination of flavors in these sardine toasts. The sardines are salty and savory, the tomato mayonnaise is tangy and creamy, and the fennel is fresh and crunchy.


Basitraufawan789
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These sardine toasts are a great way to use up leftover bread. I always have leftover bread at the end of the week, so I'm always looking for new ways to use it up.


Abejide Tosin
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I've never been a big fan of sardines, but these sardine toasts changed my mind. They were so good!


Live you
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I love the fact that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. I always have these ingredients on hand, so I can make these toasts whenever I want.


Rizwan Zaidi
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These sardine toasts are perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. They're also great for parties or potlucks.


Josh Swafford
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I made these sardine toasts for a potluck and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them!


SSK MAMUN
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These sardine toasts are a great way to get your kids to eat fish. My kids loved them! They thought the sardines were like little fish sticks.


James Buchheit
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The sardine toasts were delicious! The sardines were perfectly cooked and the tomato mayonnaise was creamy and tangy. I will definitely be making these again.


April mai
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The sardines are so flavorful and the tomato mayonnaise is the perfect complement. I also love the addition of fennel. It gives the dish a nice crunch and freshness.


Tay
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a really flavorful dish. I also appreciate that the recipe is quick and easy to make.


Danaye Virgo
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These toasts are a great way to use up leftover sardines. I had a can of sardines in my pantry that I didn't know what to do with, so I decided to try this recipe. I'm so glad I did! The toasts were delicious and I will definitely be making them agai


Md Anower
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I made these sardine toasts for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. The toasts were also very easy to make, which was a bonus.


Victoria Aning
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These sardine toasts were a delightful culinary experience! The combination of flavors and textures was simply exquisite. The tangy tomato mayonnaise perfectly complemented the rich, savory sardines, while the fennel added a refreshing crunch. I high