Marinated Sardines Recipe

Name: Marinated Sardines
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 sardines, scaled, cleaned and filleted; 1/4 cup julienned onion; 1/4 cup julienned fennel; 1/4 cup carrot, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup celery, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 ⅓ cups verjus; ⅔ cup Champagne wine vinegar or white wine vinegar; 1 generous cup extra-virgin olive oil; 4 fresh bay leaves, optional, for garnish; 4 spirals of orange zest, optional, for garnish

Servings: persons

8 sardines, scaled, cleaned and filleted
1/4 cup julienned onion
1/4 cup julienned fennel
1/4 cup carrot, thinly sliced
1/4 cup celery, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 ⅓ cups verjus
⅔ cup Champagne wine vinegar or white wine vinegar
1 generous cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 fresh bay leaves, optional, for garnish
4 spirals of orange zest, optional, for garnish

1
In a shallow casserole large enough to lay flat the 16 sardine halves, spread out half the vegetables and sprinkle with half the oregano and half the salt and pepper.
2
Lay the sardine fillets flesh-side-down over the vegetables.
3
Top with the remainder of the vegetables and sprinkle again with remaining oregano and salt and pepper.
4
In a measuring cup, combine the verjus and vinegar.
5
Pour the mixture over the sardines, cover and let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes.
6
After 20 minutes, pour off all the liquid and cover sardine-and-vegetable mixture with the olive oil.
7
Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours or overnight.
8
Serve 4 sardine fillets per person and include a fourth of the pickled vegetables.
9
Garnish each with a bay leaf and orange zest.

300

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Protein

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* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 sardines, scaled, cleaned and filleted, 1/4 cup julienned onion, 1/4 cup julienned fennel, 1/4 cup carrot, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Marinated Sardines 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 Sardines

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