Fried Sardines
Crispy and flavorful fried sardines make a delicious and quick seafood snack or appetizer, perfectly seasoned and lightly battered for a golden finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g fresh sardines, cleaned and gutted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Fresh lemon wedges for serving
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the sardines under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a shallow bowl, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Lightly dredge each sardine in the seasoned flour, shaking off excess.
- Carefully place sardines in the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
- Remove sardines using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges and sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
For extra crispiness, soak sardines briefly in milk before dredging in flour, or serve with a spicy aioli as a dipping sauce.
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