Married Sardines Recipe

Name: Married Sardines
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 big sardines; 3/4 Bunch of parsley (about 1/2 cup of chopped parsley); 3 tablespoons of toasted pine nuts, roughly chopped; 6 dried apricots; Juice from one lemon; 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil; 1-2 tablespoons of panko bread crumbs; 1 clove of garlic minced; Flour for dredging; Olive oil for frying; Salt & pepper

Servings: persons

1
["Ask your fish person to clean and butterfly the fish - take out the guts, the fish-bone and cut the head. Butterfly and flatten the fish. Salt and pepper the two sides of each fish.", "Chop the parsley. Dice the apricots very small.
2
In a bowl mix parsley, apricots, pine nuts lemon juice, oil and garlic. Mix well to make a paste.", "For each pair of fish - spread some of the pasted on the inside of one of the fish and pat in down gently so it will stick to the fish. Attach the other fish on top of the stuffing and push down gently to glue them together with the stuffing as much as you can.", "Dredge the pairs of fish in the flour on both sides.
3
Add to a wide skillet olive oil to cover the bottom to about 1/2 inch deep on medium. Fry the pair of fish until golden brown, for small fish just few minutes on each side. Flip gently and fry on the other side until golden brown.", "Drain on a plate covered in paper towel. Serve right away preferably with Harrissa or a drizzle of lemon juice. You can keep for a little bit in a warm oven but make sure you're not drying the fish too much."]

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 big sardines, 3/4 Bunch of parsley (about 1/2 cup of chopped parsley), 3 tablespoons of toasted pine nuts, roughly chopped, 6 dried apricots, and more.

Yes, Married 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Married Sardines

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