ometimes, a straight-out-of-the-can situation just doesn't cut it. Today, we're taking your tin fish game to the next level with a quick and easy recipe: Dilly Tin Fish Toast!
Ingredients:
1 can high-quality tin fish (sardines, tuna, or salmon all work great!)
2 slices of your favorite bread (We prefer sourdough or rye)
1 tablespoon mayonnaise or mashed avocado
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (don’t love dill? sub in parsley and chives!)
Lemon juice, a squeeze
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Toast your bread slices to your desired level of crispiness.
- In a small bowl, combine your mashed avocado or mayonnaise with a squeeze of lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Drain your tin fish can, reserving a little bit of the oil for extra richness (optional). Flake the fish into bite-sized pieces.
Spread the mayo/avocado mixture on your toasted bread. - Top with the flaked tin fish and sprinkle with chopped red onion and fresh herbs.
Enjoy!
Tips & Variations:
Feeling fancy?
Add a dollop of cream cheese or ricotta under the avocado/mayo spread.
Not a fan of raw onion?
Sauté the chopped red onion in a pan with a little olive oil for a sweeter flavor.
Got leftover capers from another recipe?
Throw them on top for a delicious briny kick.
This recipe is also great for crackers or pita bread!
Want to make it a full meal?
Serve your tin fish toast alongside a side salad or some roasted vegetables.
With this simple recipe, you can transform your trusty can of tin fish into a gourmet appetizer or a satisfying light lunch. So, get creative, have fun, and let us know in the comments below what your favorite tin fish toast toppings are!
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