Marinated Fried Sardines (Sardinas Fritas en Adobo) Recipe

Name: Marinated Fried Sardines (Sardinas Fritas en Adobo)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound very small sardines (5 to 6 inches long), cleaned, with heads, tails, and fins removed; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup red wine vinegar; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons oregano; 2 bay leaves; Salt; Freshly ground pepper; Flour, for dusting; Canola oil, for frying; 2 eggs, lightly beaten with 2 teaspoons water

Servings: persons

1 pound very small sardines (5 to 6 inches long), cleaned, with heads, tails, and fins removed
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons oregano
2 bay leaves
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
Flour, for dusting
Canola oil, for frying
2 eggs, lightly beaten with 2 teaspoons water

1
Butterfly the sardines, leaving them joining at the back and pulling out the bone with your fingers.
2
In a shallow bowl large enough to hold the sardines, combine the water, vinegar, garlic, oregano, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
3
Place the sardines skin side up in this mixture and marinate for several hours, refrigerated.
4
Drain the sardines well on paper towels and fold them back together.
5
Dust with flour.
6
Heat the oil at least 1/2-inch deep to about 380 degrees F. Or, better, use a deep-fryer.
7
Coat the sardines with the beaten egg and place directly in the hot oil.
8
Fry until golden, drain, and serve.
9
Variation: Sardines are also delicious without a marinade.
10
Simply coat with flour (not necessary to remove bones) and fry, or eliminate the flour and grill them.
11
Sprinkle with coarse salt.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound very small sardines (5 to 6 inches long), cleaned, with heads, tails, and fins removed, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup red wine vinegar, 4 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Marinated Fried Sardines (Sardinas Fritas en Adobo) 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.

Marinated Fried Sardines (Sardinas Fritas en Adobo)

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