sardine (herring) fillet appetizers

1 Pinch
Whitewater, WI
Updated on Sep 17, 2022

Open-faced sardine or herring sandwiches can be served as an appetizer or as lunch. My dad and I used to enjoy these as lunch. If you don't use the whole can, put the tin with the leftovers into a zip lock bag and refrigerate, so your whole fridge doesn't smell of fish!!!

prep time 15 Min
cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield 2-4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 12 slices firm rye bread
  • 8 ounces whipped cream cheese
  • 7-8 ounces sardine or herring fillets in tomato sauce, mustard sauce or oil
  • 1 small red onion, separated into rings
  • 1 tablespoon capers, drained

How To Make sardine (herring) fillet appetizers

  • Step 1
    Spread cream cheese on slices of rye bread (If you use cocktail rye, then probably use the whole loaf)
  • Step 2
    Open can of sardine/herring fillets, divide among all slices of bread. Use table knife to partially smoosh the fish down to cover the bread.
  • Step 3
    Lay an onion ring or two on each slice and sprinkle with a few capers each.

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