Crispy Spanish-Style Fried Sardines with Homemade Aioli

Enjoy a quick and delicious recipe for Spanish-Style Fried Sardines, perfect for tapas, enhanced with creamy aioli.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings: 4 sardines

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: Spanish

Calories: 200

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Sardines

1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Provides richness and assists in frying
2 cans Canned Sardines 4 oz each
1/3 cup All-Purpose Flour Used for coating
2 large Cage-Free Organic Eggs Well-whisked
1 tbsp Chopped Fresh Parsley Adds freshness

For the Aioli

1/2 cup Low-Fat Mayonnaise Forms the base of the aioli
2 cloves Garlic Finely grated
1 tsp Lemon Juice Brightens the flavor
Sea Salt & Black Pepper To taste

For Garnish

1 whole Lemon For garnish and zest

Equipment

Frying Pan
mixing bowl
Paper towels
Tongs

Method

Cooking Steps

Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat, about ¼ inch deep, for 3–4 minutes.
Gently drain and pat dry the canned sardines.
Whisk the cage-free organic eggs in a bowl and season with salt, pepper, and parsley.
In a separate bowl, add flour and coat each sardine, then dip into the egg mixture.
Fry coated sardines in hot oil for about 2 minutes on each side until golden.
While frying, mix mayonnaise, garlic, and lemon juice for the aioli.
Serve the fried sardines with aioli for dipping, garnished with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sardineCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve fresh for optimum crispiness. Store in airtight container in fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in oven to restore texture.

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