Sardine & Chili-Butter Puff Pastry Bites

Ingredients:

• Bar Harbor Foods® Sardines (drained)
• Puff pastry sheets, thawed
• Butter, softened
• Chili crisp (adjust for heat preference)
• Micro greens or fresh parsley or chives for garnish
• Lemon zest (optional, for brightness)

Assembly:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Mix softened butter with sardines, mashed.
3. Cut puff pastry into small squares or rectangles.
4. Bake 12–15 min, until golden and puffed.
5. Spread/pile the fish/butter mixture on each square.
6. Top with Chili sauce or Chili crisp.
7. Garnish with micro greens or parsley/chives and a light sprinkle of lemon zest.

Serve: Hot from the oven as elegant, bite-sized appetizers or at room temperature if you prefer.