Sarde a beccafico alla messinese is a delicious dish from the Sicilian culinary tradition, perfect as a main course for festive occasions. The sardines are rolled in a mixture of breadcrumbs, garlic, pine nuts, raisins, capers, and parsley, then fried in olive oil. The recipe differs from other Sicilian provinces' versions in cooking method and some additional ingredients.
Clean and butterfly the sardines
Prepare the filling with breadcrumbs, garlic, pine nuts, raisins, capers, and parsley
Stuff the sardines with the prepared filling and close them like a book
Fry the sardines in hot olive oil until golden brown
Prova
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 e 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 |
