Portuguese-Style Sardines On Toast Recipe

Name: Portuguese-Style Sardines On Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 ounces sardines in oil, drained; 1 red onion; 2 red ripe tomatoes; 1/2 lemon, juice of, only; 1 teaspoon cumin seed, toasted; 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 garlic clove, halved; 4 ounces feta cheese; sliced French bread, toasted

Servings: persons

1
Using your hands, remove the skin and bones from the sardines - simply hold the fish under a gently running tap and rub the skins off with your thumb.
2
Gently open the fish and remove any bones. Flake the flesh and leave on one side
3
Finely dice the red onion. Blanch the tomatoes in boiling water for about 30 seconds, before plunging them into cold water. Remove their skins and seeds and finely dice the flesh.
4
Toss the tomatoes and onion with the lemon juice, olive oil, cumin seeds and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
5
To serve, rub the toasted bread with olive oil and garlic, and heap the sardines onto the bread. Scatter over the tomato mixture and garnish with the Feta cheese.

873

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Protein

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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

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 ounces sardines in oil, drained, 1 red onion, 2 red ripe tomatoes, 1/2 lemon, juice of, only, and more.

Yes, Portuguese-Style Sardines On Toast 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!

Portuguese-Style Sardines On Toast

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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