Fried sardines are a delicious fish dish from Sicily, made with fresh and crispy sardines. This recipe is simple to make and perfect to enjoy as a main course. The fish is dipped in a batter of eggs, flour, and breadcrumbs, then fried until golden and crispy. Fried sardines are an excellent choice for a light and flavorful meal, to be accompanied by a splash of fresh lemon juice.
Clean the sardines by removing the heads and central bones without separating the fillets
Wash them and leave them for 30 minutes covered in water acidulated with 2 tablespoons of vinegar
Beat the eggs and incorporate a mixture of garlic and parsley, salt, and pepper
Drain them, dry them, coat them in a thin layer of flour, then in the eggs, and finally in the breadcrumbs
Fry them in plenty of oil
Drain them and serve them very hot
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Store the fried sardines in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Fried sardines are a typical dish of Sicilian cuisine.
Italia, Sicilia
| Energy (kcal) | 126.64 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 1.39 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 1.39 |
| Fat (g) | 4.65 |
| of which Saturates (g) | 1.12 |
| Protein (g) | 19.94 |
| Fiber (g) | 0.03 |
| Sale (g) | 0.07 |
