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Empanada de Sardinas

Fresh Sardine Pie
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Ingredients

Makes 4 Servings as a Main Course or 8 as an Appetizer

  • 1 recipe Empanada Dough
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 pound fresh sardines cleaned (or desalted dry sardines)
  • 2 medium onions thinly sliced
  • 2 pimientos bell peppers, coarsely chopped
  • 1 medium tomato coarsely chopped (about 2/3 cup)
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • A pinch of saffron threads
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon water

Instructions

  • Prepare the Empanada Dough.
  • While the dough is rising, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the fresh sardines and cook, turning once, until they turn golden.
  • Fillet the sardines, leaving the skin on.
  • Wipe out the skillet and heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring, until they become wilted and transparent, which should take about 5 minutes.
  • Add the chopped pimientos, tomato, salt, pepper, and saffron.
  • Cover and cook for 15 minutes more.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Divide the Empanada Dough into two equal parts and roll each into a 9-inch round, less than 1/8 inch thick.
  • Place one round on a greased baking sheet and arrange the sardines on top of the dough in a pinwheel pattern.
  • Cover them with the onion mixture.
  • Place the second dough round over the top and roll up the edges to seal well.
  • Cut decorative slits in the top crust.
  • Lightly beat the egg and water in a small bowl and brush this egg wash over the dough.
  • Bake the pie for about 20 minutes or until it's golden.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serve the Fresh Sardine Pie either hot or at room temperature.
Enjoy your homemade Empanada de Sardinas!
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Course; Fish / Pie
Cuisine; European / Spain