Fried Sardines
Crispy and flavorful fried sardines make for a delicious and nutritious appetizer or snack, highlighting fresh seafood with a crunchy coating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: Portuguese
Ingredients
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- 500g fresh sardines, cleaned and gutted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse the sardines under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Lightly coat each sardine in the seasoned flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Fry sardines in batches for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove fried sardines and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Sprinkle minced garlic over the sardines while still hot.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
Serve fried sardines with a side of fresh salad or crusty bread and a squeeze of lemon for added brightness.
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