Spring Tinned Fish Board
Spring Tinned Fish Board is a seasonal entertaining platter centered around high-quality preserved seafood—typically sardines—paired with fresh, light, herb-forward accompaniments that reflect spring flavors.
Ingredients
Sardines (Tasting Flight)
- 1 (4-ounce) tin Sardines in extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 (4-ounce) tin Sardines with lemon
- 1 (4-ounce) tin Lightly smoked sardines
Cheeses & Fats
- 4 ounces Fresh goat cheese
- 4 ounces Brie or fresh ricotta
- 4 tablespoons Soft butter
Bread & Crackers
- 1 Sliced baguette
- 4 ounces Seeded crackers
Fresh Produce
- 1 Thinly sliced cucumbers
- 6 Radishes
- 1 cup Red or green grapes
- 1/2 bulb Optional: (shaved fennel with lemon)
Briny Accents
- 1/4 cup Cornichons
- 1/4 cup Pickled red onions (small amount)
Instructions
- Anchor the board with the sardine tins.
- Add cheeses in small bowls or soft swoops.
- Layer bread and crackers around the perimeter.
- Fill negative space with vegetables and grapes.
- Add small ramekins of sauces.
- Finish with lemon wedges and fresh herbs.