Crispy Fried Sardines
Delight your taste buds with these golden-brown **Crispy Fried Sardines**, a quick and flavorful recipe that’s perfect for seafood lovers. Coated in a seasoned blend of **all-purpose flour and cornmeal**, these sardines are fried to perfection for a crispy crust while maintaining their tender, flaky interior. A touch of **paprika, garlic powder, and lemon juice** enhances their natural brininess, creating a bold, zesty flavor with every bite. This 35-minute recipe is ideal for a light lunch or appetizer, served hot and garnished with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon for a bright, citrusy finish. Whether enjoyed with a side of crusty bread or a refreshing salad, these crispy sardines bring the taste of the Mediterranean straight to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh sardines
- 100 grams all-purpose flour
- 50 grams cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 500 milliliters vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 1 whole lemon wedges
Instructions
Rinse the sardines under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. If not done already, clean the sardines by removing the heads and entrails. It's optional to remove the bones depending on preference.
In a shallow dish, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice and olive oil, and drizzle over the sardines. Toss to coat evenly.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until it reaches 180°C (350°F), or until a small piece of bread browns in about 30 seconds.
Dredge each sardine in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
Carefully add the sardines to the hot oil in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Use a slotted spoon to remove the sardines from the oil and drain them on a paper towel-lined plate.
Serve the fried sardines hot, garnished with chopped parsley, alongside lemon wedges for squeezing over the top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5550 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 516.4 g | 662% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.4 g | 367% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 285.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 710 mg | 237% | |
| Sodium | 4442 mg | 193% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 129.1 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.2 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.2 g | ||
| Protein | 137.8 g | 276% | |
| Vitamin D | 60.0 mcg | 300% | |
| Calcium | 1981 mg | 152% | |
| Iron | 21.8 mg | 121% | |
| Potassium | 2425 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
