Description
Golden, crispy fried sardines coated with a crunchy breadcrumb layer, seasoned with garlic, parsley, and oregano, finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. A classic Mediterranean delight perfect as an appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450 grams) cleaned sardines
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Pinch of salt plus extra for serving
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) olive oil
- 1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour for dredging
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Pat sardines dry and season lightly with salt.
- Set up dredging stations: flour in one plate, beaten eggs in another, and breadcrumbs in a third.
- Coat each sardine in flour, then dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry sardines in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels and drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with parsley, oregano, minced garlic, and a squeeze of lemon.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
Notes
- Coat sardines in advance up to 1 hour before frying.
- Ensure sardines are dry to achieve maximum crispiness.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the crunchy coating at its best.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 60mg