Elegantly Easy King Cup Sardines Recipes You Can Whip Up at Home

A certified Filipino staple and one of the most versatile and sustainable canned products of all time, sardines is not just a meal for the broke. Full of nutrients like iron, calcium, B Vitamins, and heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acids, the skin and bones are completely edible too!

In partnership with Luxent Hotel Executive Chef Kim Dalisay, here are some of the recipes you can create with King Cup Sardines that are totally a luxurious treat anytime of the day.

Pasta Aglio Olio with Sautéed King Cup Sardines

Filling and comforting, this is the ultimate representation of a quick and easy weeknight pasta dish. Additionally, it packs a ton of flavors without the calorie-laden ingredients!

Ingredients:
2 cans King Cup Sardines with Chili, drained
4kg Angel hair
500 ml Pure olive oil
500g Garlic
10g Garlic powder
4g Pepper
250g Parmesan cheese
250 g Parsley

Procedure:
1. Boil water with salt in a pot. Add angel hair pasta and boil it for 10 minutes until al dente.
2. In a pan, add pure olive oil, then sauté garlic, and King Cup Sardines on medium heat.
3. Add the pasta and toss well, then sprinkle with salt, ground pepper, garlic powder, and chili flakes.
4. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Sicilian King Cup Pizza

Punched up with cheese and herbs, this recipe is also perfect on toast. Deliciously affordable and a healthier alternative when you don’t feel like ordering pizza from a fast food, you can also serve this baked dish with a simple salad to complete this comforting meal.

Ingredients:
2 cans King Cup Sardines in Tomato Sauce
500g Pizza crust
350g Mozzarella cheese
120g Parmesan cheese
200ml Tomato sauce
20g Dried oregano
200g Onion rings

Procedure:
1. Top the pizza crust with tomato sauce (make sure to leave about an inch of bare dough around the
edges of the crust), mozzarella cheese, parmesan, dried oregano, onion rings, and sardines.
2. Bake until the cheese and crust begin to brown, about 20 min.
3. Let cool for 5 min.
4. Slice into square and serve.

Herbed Butter Crostini with King Cup Sardines Pâté

Impress family and friends with a creamy pâté that’s surprisingly inexpensive and simple to make. But instead of liver, this recipe is made of King Cup Sardines that provides a rich and mellow flavor. Great on toasts and salads too, so it makes the perfect accompaniment when entertaining at home.

Ingredients:
1 can King Cup Sardines, drained
2g French bread
7g Butter
3g Garlic
1g Parsley
.05g Lemon zest
1.5g Butter (for pâté)
1 tsp Fresh thyme

Procedure:
1. Pre-heat oven to 425 °F.
2. Melt the butter on a heavy skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the sardines and stir until they dissolve, around 3 minutes.
4. Stir in the herbs, garlic, and lemon zest.
5. Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet.
6. Brush the top of the bread slices on a baking sheet.
7. Bake until the bread is golden and toasty, around 7-10 minutes.