Canned Sardine Fritters: Fritelle Sarde Recipe

Name: Canned Sardine Fritters: Fritelle Sarde
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cans good-quality oil-packed sardines, chopped; 2 large eggs; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1/4 bunch parsley leaves, finely chopped plus extra, for garnish; 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped pepperonchini; 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs; 1 tablespoon grated caciocavallo cheese; Extra-virgin olive oil, to fill a deep pot no more than halfway; Freshly ground black pepper; Lemon halves

Servings: persons

2 cans good-quality oil-packed sardines, chopped
2 large eggs
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 bunch parsley leaves, finely chopped plus extra, for garnish
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped pepperonchini
1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
1 tablespoon grated caciocavallo cheese
Extra-virgin olive oil, to fill a deep pot no more than halfway
Freshly ground black pepper
Lemon halves

1
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the canned sardines, eggs, garlic, parsley, pepperonchini, bread crumbs and cheese.
2
Using a wooden spoon stir lightly, not to mash mixture.
3
Set fish mixture aside.
4
Fill a deep pot no more than halfway full with the olive oil.
5
Heat over a medium flame until the temperature reaches 350 degrees F. The oil should remain at or around this temperature throughout the frying process.
6
Using a spoon, make fritters into semi-balls.
7
When the oil reaches temperature, gently drop the fish balls into the hot oil.
8
Be careful not to splatter the oil.
9
Fry each fritter to a golden brown, about 2 minutes.
10
Carefully remove the cooked fritters with a slotted spoon and reserve on a serving dish.
11
Repeat until all of the fish mixture has been used.
12
These fritters are best served hot with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

1867

kcal

Calories

206

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cans good-quality oil-packed sardines, chopped, 2 large eggs, 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, 1/4 bunch parsley leaves, finely chopped plus extra, for garnish, and more.

Yes, Canned Sardine Fritters: Fritelle Sarde falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Canned Sardine Fritters: Fritelle Sarde

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