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 immersed in a batter of eggs, flour, and breadcrumbs, then fried until golden and crispy. Fried sardines are a great choice for a light and flavorful meal, to be accompanied by a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Clean the sardines, removing the heads and central bones without separating the fillets
Wash them and keep them for 30 minutes covered in acidulated water with 2 tablespoons of vinegar
Beat the eggs and incorporate a mixture of garlic and parsley, salt, and pepper
Drain them, dry them, dip them in a light coat of flour, then in the eggs, and finally in breadcrumbs
Fry them in plenty of oil
Drain and serve hot
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Store fried sardines in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Fried sardines are a typical dish of Sicilian cuisine.
Italy, 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 |
