Marinated Sardines with Fennel, Raisins and Pine Nuts Recipe

Name: Marinated Sardines with Fennel, Raisins and Pine Nuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 pounds fresh sardines, filleted; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 3 tablespoons cornmeal; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium fennel bulbfronds coarsely chopped, bulb cored and very thinly sliced; 1/2 cup Champagne vinegar; 1/4 cup raisins; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 cup pine nuts

Servings: persons

1 1/4 pounds fresh sardines, filleted
Salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons cornmeal
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium fennel bulbfronds coarsely chopped, bulb cored and very thinly sliced
1/2 cup Champagne vinegar
1/4 cup raisins
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup pine nuts

1
Season the sardines with salt and pepper and dust with the cornmeal.
2
In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil.
3
Cook the sardines over moderately high heat until just white throughout, about 1 minute per side.
4
Transfer to a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish and spread the sliced fennel on top.
5
In a small saucepan, simmer the Champagne vinegar, raisins, sugar, cinnamon and bay leaf over moderate heat until the sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute.
6
Pour the mixture over the sardines and let stand for at least 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight.
7
In a small skillet, toast the pine nuts over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until golden, about 4 minutes.
8
Transfer to a plate and let cool.
9
Drizzle the marinated sardines with the remaining 2 table- spoons of olive oil.
10
Sprinkle with the pine nuts and fennel fronds and serve.

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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 1/4 pounds fresh sardines, filleted, Salt and freshly ground pepper, 3 tablespoons cornmeal, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Marinated Sardines with Fennel, Raisins and Pine Nuts 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 with Fennel, Raisins and Pine Nuts

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