Eat Sardines Like Tuna?

Ingredients

• 2 cans Canned Sardines in Oil (3.75 oz each, drained)
• 2 Tbsp Avocado Oil Mayonnaise (store‑bought or homemade)
• 1 Tbsp Unsalted Butter (cut into small pieces, melted in pan)
• 1 pinch Sea Salt (to taste)
• 1 pinch Ground Black Pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. Drain Sardines

   Open the two cans of sardines, drain the oil into a separate container (you can reuse it for cooking if desired), and transfer the fish to a mixing bowl.

   Time: PT1M

2. Mash with Mayonnaise

   Add 2 Tbsp of avocado‑oil mayonnaise, a pinch of sea salt, and a pinch of black pepper to the bowl. Mash everything together until you achieve a smooth, tuna‑like consistency.

   Time: PT2M

3. Preheat Skillet

   Place the skillet over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp of butter. Allow the butter to melt and foam, but not brown.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: Medium heat

4. Fry the Sardine Mash

   Spoon the sardine‑mayo mixture into the hot skillet, spreading it into an even layer about ½‑inch thick. Cook for 2‑3 minutes until the bottom is golden‑brown, then flip and cook the other side for another 2‑3 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium heat

5. Serve

   Transfer the fried sardine patty to a plate, slice into bite‑size pieces if desired, and enjoy immediately. It pairs well with fresh greens or as a protein‑rich snack.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

20 g

Carbohydrates

2 g

Fat

18 g

Fiber

0 g