Sweet and Sour Sardines: Sarde in Agrodolce Recipe

Name: Sweet and Sour Sardines: Sarde in Agrodolce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 2 cups peeled ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon red chile flakes; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup dark seedless raisins; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 6 sardines, gutted and cleaned but heads left on; 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley

Servings: persons

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 cups peeled ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red chile flakes
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup dark seedless raisins
1/4 cup pine nuts
6 sardines, gutted and cleaned but heads left on
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley

1
Place the oil in a large skillet and heat over high heat.
2
Add the onion and saute until the onion is soft and translucent.
3
Add the tomatoes, salt and chile flakes and cook over medium-high heat, uncovered, 6 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Add the vinegar, sugar, raisins and pine nuts and cook, stirring, another 2 minutes.
5
Lower the heat to medium and add the fish in a single layer, if possible.
6
Baste with the sauce and cook, covered, for 7 minutes.
7
Uncover and simmer until the liquid is greatly reduced and the fish is in a thick, flavorful sauce.
8
Sprinkle with parsley.
9
Serve hot or at room temperature.

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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: 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1 medium onion, thinly sliced, 2 cups peeled ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Sweet and Sour Sardines: Sarde in Agrodolce 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.

Sweet and Sour Sardines: Sarde in Agrodolce

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