Sarde a beccafico alla messinese is a tasty dish from the Sicilian culinary tradition, perfect as a main course for festive occasions. The sardines are rolled in a mixture of bread crumbs, garlic, pine nuts, raisins, capers, and parsley, then fried in olive oil. This recipe differs from variants in other Sicilian provinces by the cooking method and some additional ingredients.
Clean and butterfly the sardines
Prepare the stuffing with bread crumbs, garlic, pine nuts, raisins, capers, and parsley
Stuff the sardines with the prepared stuffing and close them like a book
Fry the sardines in hot olive oil until golden
Test
Sarde a beccafico can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two days and reheated before serving. It is recommended to enjoy them with a squeeze of lemon and a garnish of fresh parsley.
Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Sicilia
| Energy (kcal) | 153.5 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 6.73 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 1.81 |
| Fat (g) | 5.25 |
| of which Saturates (g) | 1.31 |
| Protein (g) | 20.27 |
| Fiber (g) | 0.06 |
| Sale (g) | 0.1 |
