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Recipe video above. Here's the perfect recipe for the sardine-shy: coat filleted sardines with an assertive Italian crust then pan fry until crispy. It's an explosion of flavour and texture cooked in 2 1/2 minutes flat, making it one of the fastest fish recipes around!Excellent recipe for the sardine wary or first timers - no bones to worry about, and the intense Italian flavours balance out any concerns about the fishy flavour of sardines.Serve on crostini with a fresh salad on the side.
View original recipe on recipetineats.comMix Crust: Mix the Italian Crust ingredients in a bowl. Spread on a small plate.
Mix Topping: Mix the Topping together in another small bowl.
Prepare sardines: Pat sardines dry with paper towel. Sprinkle both sides of each sardine with the salt and pepper. Sprinkle the skin side only with the paprika.
Crust flesh side: Press flesh side only firmly into the breadcrumbs - it won't completely cover, that's what we want (Note 6). Place on plate, breadcrumb side up. Repeat with remaining sardines.
Pan fry sardines: Heat oil in a large non stick skillet over medium high heat. Place sardines in, skin side down. Cook for 60 seconds, then carefully turn. Cook the crust side for 90 seconds or until golden and crispy.
Topping & oil drizzle: Remove sardines onto plate, crust side up. Sprinkle with Topping. Pour remaining hot oil over sardines - enjoy the sizzle!
Serve immediately! Ideal served with crostini for the ultimate sardines on toast. See in post for side salad pairings.
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