Fried Sardines (Marides Tiganites)
Simple and delicious fried sardines, perfect as an appetizer or main course.
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Main Ingredients
- 500 g sardines cleaned and gutted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 cup olive oil for frying
- 1 lemon lemon wedges for serving
1. Rinse the sardines under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and black pepper.
3. Dredge the sardines in the flour mixture, making sure they are well-coated.
4. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
5. Fry the sardines in batches for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden and crispy.
6. Remove the sardines from the pan and drain on paper towels.
7. Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.
Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg
Fried Sardines, Marides Tiganites