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SARDINE AND CREAMY AVOCADO TOASTS WITH PICKLED ONION

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SARDINE AND CREAMY AVOCADO TOASTS WITH PICKLED ONION

SARDINE AND CREAMY AVOCADO TOASTS WITH PICKLED ONION

A perfect party snack combining crispy baguette, creamy avocado, flavorful sardines, and tangy quick-pickled red onion, all brightened by fresh lemon zest. This guacamole-inspired toast is simple, refreshing, and irresistibly tasty.

πŸ•’ Prep Time: 20 min

🍳 Cook Time: 5 min
🍰 Servings: 10 toasts

Ingredients

  • 10 slices baguette
  • 10 small canned sardines (or 5 large, about 20 g each)
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1 small red onion (about 40 g)
  • 4 sprigs fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 4 tbsp lemon juice (divided)
  • Lemon zest, for garnish
  • A drizzle of olive oil
  • Sea salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice red onion into rings and sprinkle with salt. Toss and let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Squeeze excess liquid from onion using your hand or cheesecloth. Add 3 tbsp lemon juice, mix well, and let marinate for another 10 minutes. Stir in chopped parsley.
  3. Place sardines (whole if small, halved and deboned if large) in a wide dish. Add marinated onion and 1 tbsp of sardine oil. Let rest while preparing toasts.
  4. Drizzle baguette slices lightly with oil on both sides. Grill in a hot pan until lightly charred and crispy. Remove and cool slightly.
  5. Just before serving, mash avocado flesh with a fork, season with 1 tbsp lemon juice and a pinch of salt.
  6. Spread a generous teaspoon of avocado mash on each toasted baguette slice. Top with a sardine piece and some pickled onion.
  7. Sprinkle with sea salt and a little lemon zest. Serve immediately.

πŸ’‘ Tips

  • Use fresh lemon juice and zest to brighten flavors.
  • Adjust salt according to sardine oil and pickled onion.
  • Serve fresh for best texture and taste.

πŸŽ‰ Perfect For

  • Casual weekday snacks
  • Party appetizers
  • Lovers of fresh, tangy seafood flavors