Crispy Sardines with Garlic Breadcrumbs and Pine Nuts
Crispy sardines baked with garlic breadcrumbs and pine nuts, a flavorful Mediterranean appetizer.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Mixing bowl
- oven
Ingredients
- Breadcrumbs 100g
- Garlic cloves 2 minced
- Olive oil 4 tablespoons
- Pine nuts 50g
- Sardines fresh, 1 kg
- Salt to taste
- Parsley fresh chopped, 2 tablespoons
- Lemon 1, cut into wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine breadcrumbs, minced garlic, and pine nuts.
- Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and mix well.
- Rinse and pat dry the sardines.
- Arrange sardines on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle remaining olive oil over the sardines.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the sardines.
- Season with salt.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until sardines are cooked and breadcrumbs are golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
- Serve immediately.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Tip:
Serve hot as a starter or tapas, accompanied by lemon wedges for squeezing.Wine Advice:
A dry white wine like Albariño or a crisp rosé pairs well with the sardine and garlic flavors.Nutrition values
Calories: 450 kcal | Carbohydrates: 20 g | Protein: 35 g | Fat: 30 g | Sugar: 1 g