Marinated Fresh Sardines With Pickled White Beans

Name: Marinated Fresh Sardines With Pickled White Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh sardines, cleaned; 3 cups lemon juice (about 6 lemons); 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped; 1 pound dry white beans, sorted, washed and soaked overnight and drained; 2 cloves garlic; 1 small onion, peeled; 12 black peppercorns; 1 teaspoon white-wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 5 tablespoons lemon juice; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme leaves

Servings: persons

2 pounds fresh sardines, cleaned
3 cups lemon juice (about 6 lemons)
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
1 pound dry white beans, sorted, washed and soaked overnight and drained
2 cloves garlic
1 small onion, peeled
12 black peppercorns
1 teaspoon white-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme leaves

1
Remove the sardines' heads and tails and split the fish.
2
Remove the bones and lay the sardines in a large bowl.
3
Mix together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper and parsley and pour it over the sardines.
4
Chill for 5 hours.
5
Place the beans in a pot with cold water to cover by 2 inches.
6
Add the garlic, onion, peppercorns, vinegar, olive oil and salt.
7
Bring to a boil and simmer, covered, until very tender, about 40 minutes.
8
Drain.
9
Refresh the beans under cold running water.
10
Remove the peppercorns and stir in the lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil and thyme.
11
Arrange the sardines and beans on plates and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds fresh sardines, cleaned, 3 cups lemon juice (about 6 lemons), 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Marinated Fresh Sardines With Pickled White Beans 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!