Sardine Rillettes Recipe

Ingredients (8)

• 2 (3.75-ounce) cans sardines , packed in olive oil, drained
• 2 1/2 ounces Neufchâtel cheese or cream cheese
• 1/4 cup minced shallots, or minced red onions that have soaked in lemon juice for a few minutes
• 1 to 2 scallions (green onions), white and light green parts only (about 3 inches from root), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced lengthwise
• 1/4 cup lime juice or lemon juice, or to taste
• 2 to 3 tablespoons minced fresh herbs such as chives, parsley, or dill
• Pinch cayenne
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste