Fried Sardines
Crispy and flavorful fried sardines perfect as a quick snack or appetizer, offering a deliciously crunchy exterior and tender interior.
- 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 sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the sardines under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- In a shallow bowl, mix flour, sea salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Dredge each sardine in the seasoned flour until well-coated, shaking off excess.
- Carefully place sardines in hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove fried sardines and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before serving.