Side dishe for 4
Fried Sardines
Floured sardines fry in hot oil until crisp outside and cooked through, making a simple fish side dish.
Typical price
$14.11for 4 servings
$3.53 per serving$14.11 for 4
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- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
MediterraneanDairy-freeSide dishes
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Anchovies and sardines$0.80/oz typical | 18 oz | $14.11Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.11 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilFlour
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 500 g sardines
- 1 dash vegetable oil
- to glaze flour
- 1 dash salt
Steps
- Pat the sardines dry and season them with salt.
- Coat each sardine lightly with flour and rest them for 10 minutes.
- Heat 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 8 minutes.
- Fry the sardines in batches for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until browned and cooked to 145 F.
- Drain the sardines on a clean towel for 5 minutes before serving.
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