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Fried Sardines

Fried Sardines

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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.

Difficulty: Medium
Cooking: 10 min
Preparation: 20 min
Country: Italia

Ingredients

No. Servings
  • Very fresh sardines16
  • Eggs2
  • Parsley1Bunch
  • Garlicto taste
  • Flourto taste
  • Breadcrumbsto taste
  • Wine vinegar2Tablespoons
  • Saltto taste
  • Pepperto taste
  • Olive oilto taste

Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 6

    Clean the sardines by removing the heads and central bones without separating the fillets

  2. STEP 2 OF 6

    Wash them and leave them for 30 minutes covered in water acidulated with 2 tablespoons of vinegar

  3. STEP 3 OF 6

    Beat the eggs and incorporate a mixture of garlic and parsley, salt, and pepper

  4. STEP 4 OF 6

    Drain them, dry them, coat them in a thin layer of flour, then in the eggs, and finally in the breadcrumbs

  5. STEP 5 OF 6

    Fry them in plenty of oil

  6. STEP 6 OF 6

    Drain them and serve them very hot

Suggestions

  • Frying Pan

  • Whisk

  • Bowl

General Information

Storage notes

Store the fried sardines in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

More information

Fried sardines are a typical dish of Sicilian cuisine.

Origin

Italia, Sicilia

Analysis

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Macronutrients (100 gr)

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
  • Proteins
    19.94g·77%
  • Carbohydrates
    1.39g·5%
  • Fats
    4.65g·18%
  • Fibers
    0.03g·0%