Fried sardines are a delicious fish dish from Sicily, prepared 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 covered in acidulated water with 2 tablespoons of vinegar for 30 minutes
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 |
