Sicilian Stuffed Sardines are a traditional Sicilian dish made with fresh sardines stuffed with ripe tomatoes, green olives, capers, grated pecorino cheese, garlic, and parsley. The sardines are then baked in the oven with olive oil, salt, and pepper until they reach a crispy texture. This dish is appreciated for its unique flavor and incredible combination of Mediterranean tastes.
Empty the fish by removing the head and bones carefully to avoid breaking them
Wash and dry them
Pit the washed olives and squeeze the capers, peel the tomatoes, remove the seeds, and chop everything together with two cloves of garlic and a tablespoon of parsley
Mix the chopped ingredients with the pecorino and stuff the sardines, which you will place in an oil-greased baking dish
Add salt, pepper, and oil, then bake them in a hot oven for about 20 minutes
Serve the stuffed sardines in the cooking dish garnished with parsley sprigs and lemon juice
Sharp knife
Cutting board
Basin
Kitchen spoon
Pan
Oven
Store the Sicilian Stuffed Sardines in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
Italia, Sicilia
Energy (kcal) | 125.19 |
Carbohydrates (g) | 1.55 |
of which Sugars (g) | 1.55 |
Fat (g) | 5.07 |
of which Saturates (g) | 1.69 |
Protein (g) | 18.34 |
Fiber (g) | 0.31 |
Sale (g) | 0.2 |