Stuffed Sardines in Grape Leaves Recipe

Name: Stuffed Sardines in Grape Leaves
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup Arborio rice; 1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted; 1/4 cup dried currants; 3 tbsp chopped parsley; 1 tbsp chopped mint; 1 tbsp chopped dill; Juice of 1/2 lemon; Salt; Pinch of cayenne pepper; 12 whole sardines, cleaned; 12 large bottled grape leaves, rinsed in cold water; 2 tbsp olive oil; Lemon wedges, to serve

Servings: persons

1/4 cup Arborio rice
1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
1/4 cup dried currants
3 tbsp chopped parsley
1 tbsp chopped mint
1 tbsp chopped dill
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Salt
Pinch of cayenne pepper
12 whole sardines, cleaned
12 large bottled grape leaves, rinsed in cold water
2 tbsp olive oil
Lemon wedges, to serve

1
Cook the rice in a large saucepan of lightly salted boiling water for about 20 minutes, or until just tender.
2
Drain, rinse under cold running water, and drain again.
3
Combine the rice, pine nuts, currants, parsley, mint, dill, and lemon juice.
4
Season with salt and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
5
Divide the stuffing among the sardines, packing firmly into each cavity.
6
Tightly overwrap each sardine with a vine leaf.
7
Brush lightly with the olive oil.
8
Preheat a broiler or build a hot fire in an outdoor grill.
9
Broil or grill the sardines, turning once, for 4-5 minutes, until the sardine flesh is opaque (open one to check).
10
Transfer the fish to a platter.
11
Serve hot, with the lemon wedges.

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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: 1/4 cup Arborio rice, 1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted, 1/4 cup dried currants, 3 tbsp chopped parsley, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Sardines in Grape Leaves 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.

Stuffed Sardines in Grape Leaves

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