Low Sodium Crispy Fried Sardines
Indulge in the irresistible crunch and bold flavor of **Low Sodium Crispy Fried Sardines**, a heart-healthy spin on a classic seafood dish. Perfectly seasoned with garlic powder, paprika, ground black pepper, and a zesty hint of lemon, these fried sardines are coated in a light, crispy flour and cornstarch mixture that delivers maximum texture with minimal salt. Cooked in olive oil to golden perfection, their satisfying crunch pairs beautifully with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for a bright, citrusy finish. This quick and easy recipe, ready in under 30 minutes, makes a crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack for four. Whether you're lowering sodium intake or simply craving seafood, these crispy fried sardines offer a guilt-free, flavorful treat you won’t be able to resist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces fresh sardines, cleaned and gutted
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 1 whole fresh lemon wedges
Instructions
Rinse the sardines under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
In a shallow dish, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, ground black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and lemon zest.
Dredge each sardine in the flour mixture, ensuring they are fully coated. Shake off any excess flour.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. You want the oil to be hot but not smoking.
Once the oil is hot, carefully add the sardines to the skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. You may need to cook them in batches.
Fry the sardines for about 3–4 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and crispy.
Remove the sardines from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Serve the crispy fried sardines immediately with fresh lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the fish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2497 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 149.2 g | 191% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.4 g | 152% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1136 mg | 379% | |
| Sodium | 970 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.6 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.3 g | ||
| Protein | 208.0 g | 416% | |
| Vitamin D | 38.6 mcg | 193% | |
| Calcium | 3140 mg | 242% | |
| Iron | 27.4 mg | 152% | |
| Potassium | 3621 mg | 77% | |
*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.
