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Sherried Sardine Toast

Alton Brown

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2009

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Live and Let Diet

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (136)

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15 min
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5 min
Total:
20 min
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Ingredients

  • 2 (3.75-ounce 2-layer) tins brisling sardines in olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley leaves, divided
  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest, reserve the lemon and cut into 4 wedges
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 (1/2-inch) thick slices crusty bread, such as sourdough, country loaf or rye
  • 1 ripe Hass avocado
  • Coarse sea salt

Directions

Drain the oil from 1 tin of sardines into a small bowl and set aside. Drain the oil from the other tin into another small bowl and whisk in 1 tablespoon of parsley, vinegar, lemon zest, and black pepper, to taste. Add the sardines, stir to combine and set aside for up to 1 hour.

After 45 minutes, put a rack 3-inches from the broiler and heat the oven to the broiler setting on high. Brush each slice of bread on 1 side with the reserved oil. Put the bread, oil side up, onto a cooling rack set inside a half sheet pan and broil 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.

Halve the avocado and remove the pit. Smash the flesh in each half with a fork.

Spread the avocado evenly onto the toasted bread. Top evenly with the sardines. Pour any remaining dressing on top and garnish with the remaining parsley.

Season lightly with sea salt and serve with lemon wedges.

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  • recipe Sherried Sardine Toast
    Kristin blacksburg, VA 08-18-2010

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    Great Recipe...Still not for me

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    OK, so like many others I was inspired to try these supposedly more palatable sardines. I was surprised to find that the... brisling were not salty and were not very fishy. Don't get me wrong, they were a little fishy...but they're fish...So I was cool with that. Used lemon juice instead of lemon zest...I never have lemons to make zest. Well anyway, made the whole recipe. Everything was going great. Took a few bites, liked the first piece, and finished it. Took a look at the second piece, few bites in....I had to call it quits. My issue with the dish is a visual thing, nothing wrong in terms of taste. In the future, I will probably make this with leftover salmon, or perhaps tuna/albacore from a can...But I just can't do the sardines.Read more
  • recipe Sherried Sardine Toast
    Brenda New York, NY 07-25-2010

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    Pretty darn tasty and unique

    Rated: 4 stars out of 5
    I was inspired to make this after dining at Craft where they have something similar that was really outstanding, but there... they use anchovies instead of sardines. They also add hard boiled eggs. So I have made this twice, sticking with the sardines but adding sliced hard boiled eggs to the top, which is nice and makes it a little more of a meal. The first time I made this, I felt like there was something missing...I wanted more tartness. The second time I drizzled a little extra sherry vinegar on top and voila! I really enjoyed the extra zing! I'll definitely keep making this. It goes in the rotation as it is easy, yummy, and a nice change from the norm. It only gets four stars because it just isn't quite as good as the similar dish at Craft (I know, I'm tough).Read more
  • recipe Sherried Sardine Toast
    null null, null 07-06-2010

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    Sorry AB, I just can't do it!

    Rated: 3 stars out of 5
    I had never tried sardines *ahem* BRISTLING before, always afraid of them for the common reasons. Your recipe made me want... to try them. I went to the store, got a tin of sardines, got an avocado, and came home ready to try this wonderful sounding recipe. I made two slices of toast and spread the toppings on and ate the first one. Unfortunately I couldn't bring myself to eat the second one. I just couldn't enjoy the sardines. This solidifies sardines in my very short list of foods I just don't enjoy (liver is at the top). That said, I don't want to discourage anyone else from trying this recipe, even if you haven't tried sardines before! Perhaps you will like them! If you DO like sardines you will surely like this recipe, because other than the strong fish flavor I would have enjoyed this. Always be willing to try something new! Read more
  • recipe Sherried Sardine Toast
    Elissa Astoria, NY 06-21-2010

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    Check my Review! This is an Amazing Recipe!

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    http://aseatinthekitchen.blogspot.com/2010/06/sardines-revisited.html
  • recipe Sherried Sardine Toast
    BOBBY Alpharetta, GA 06-05-2010

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    Surprise

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    If you enjoy eating you will enjoy this. After a few false starts (the type of Sardines do make a BIG difference) I got to... sample Brislings. Simply put, this recipe was a wonderful surprise. Verdict: Deeelicious! Read more
  • recipe Sherried Sardine Toast
    Lisa Mt. Vernon, GA 05-04-2010

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    "Mmmm? Sardines?!?" to "Mmmmm! Sardines!"

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    I have loosely followed this diet...err, not-diet (Bolthouse Farm's Berry Smootie is much easier for me to come by)-... basically high protein with low fat (or at least healthy fats), tons of veggies, low starches and NO SUGAR. I also walk several times a week. I have been doing this since January and have lost 30lbs. An hour ago I tried to brave the Bristlings for the first time- and I am NOT a fish person- but all is well. I love the recipe. I also like that these are low sodium (well, my brand is, anyway,) and this is very heart healthy. I knew how to eat before watching the show- we all know how we are supposed to eat. I had tried everything to get myself in the mindset that eating healthier and staying conscientious about my choices are not restrictive behaviors but I couldn't quite motivate myself. Using a network of friends has never helped, it is a very private choice for me, so the convinience of being motivated in my home by a figment of light while watching a show about cooking never occured to me to be such a perfect choice. Thanks Alton for making this show! I don't know what it was, but everything just tended to "click."Read more
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