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.

Myia Armes
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Avoid this recipe at all costs.


md afaj
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One star.


Maruf Gaming71
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Taren Barnard
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These toasts are a waste of time and ingredients. They're not worth the effort.


Mulota Maxwell
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I followed the recipe exactly, but the toasts didn't turn out at all like the picture. They were really dry and unappetizing.


Yuner Deng
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The toasts were easy to make, but they didn't turn out very well. The sardines were overcooked and the tomato mayonnaise was bland.


Vx Nitro 9
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These toasts were a bit too fishy for my taste. I think I would have preferred them with a different type of fish.


Tanveer Younas
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I'm not a huge fan of sardines, but I really enjoyed these toasts. The tomato mayonnaise and fennel helped to balance out the flavor of the sardines.


Clemencia Paxtor
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These toasts are a delicious and healthy snack or meal.


Hafi Ahumuza
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These toasts are a great way to get your daily dose of omega-3 fatty acids.


nafeel mtm
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I love the combination of flavors in these toasts. The sardines, tomatoes, and fennel are all so complementary.


Alexis Byers
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These toasts are a great way to use up leftover sardines. They're also a delicious and easy appetizer.


Daniel Scott
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I made these toasts for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.


RJ Ridoy
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These toasts were easy to make and turned out great! The sardines were flaky and flavorful, and the tomato mayonnaise added a nice tang. I would recommend using good quality sardines for this recipe.


lhyn ocampo
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I've never been a big fan of sardines, but this recipe changed my mind. The sardines were cooked perfectly and the tomato mayonnaise was delicious. I'll definitely be making these toasts again!


Millionaire Maykel
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These sardine toasts were a delightful surprise! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. The sardines were nicely complemented by the creamy tomato mayonnaise and the crunchy fennel. I will definitely be making these again!