Catalan-Style Fresh Sardine Escabeche Recipe

Name: Catalan-Style Fresh Sardine Escabeche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup matzo meal; 2 pounds fresh sardine or mackerel fillets with skin (see cooks' note, below); 1 cup olive oil; 6 garlic cloves; 1 large red onion, halved lengthwise and sliced; 1 large carrot, sliced 1/4 inch thick; 2 teaspoons sweet smoked paprika (; ); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 cups dry white wine; 1/2 cup Sherry vinegar; 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick; 1 (3-by 1/2-inch) strip orange; 1 (3-by 1/2-inch) strip lemon; Equipment: a 3-quart shallow dish (2 inches deep)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup matzo meal
2 pounds fresh sardine or mackerel fillets with skin (see cooks' note, below)
1 cup olive oil
6 garlic cloves
1 large red onion, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 large carrot, sliced 1/4 inch thick
2 teaspoons sweet smoked paprika (
)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups dry white wine
1/2 cup Sherry vinegar
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
1 (3-by 1/2-inch) strip orange
1 (3-by 1/2-inch) strip lemon
Equipment: a 3-quart shallow dish (2 inches deep)

1
Whisk together matzo meal and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Pat fish dry and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Dredge in matzo meal to lightly coat, shaking off excess.
2
Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Fry fish in 3 batches, turning if necessary, until just cooked through, about 1 minute for sardines or 2 to 3 minutes for mackerel. Transfer with a slotted spoon to shallow dish.
3
Reduce heat to medium and cook garlic in oil remaining in skillet until it just turns golden, about 30 seconds. Add onion and carrot and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add paprika and oregano and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add wine, vinegar, cinnamon stick, zests, and 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes. Cool sauce to room temperature, then pour over fish and marinate, chilled, at least 12 hours.
4
Bring to room temperature before serving and season with salt if necessary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup matzo meal, 2 pounds fresh sardine or mackerel fillets with skin (see cooks' note, below), 1 cup olive oil, 6 garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Catalan-Style Fresh Sardine Escabeche 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.

Catalan-Style Fresh Sardine Escabeche

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