Try this unique recipe if you have fresh sardines on hand! The spice of the marinade with the earthiness of the blue corn is a unique twist on classic pan fried sardines. Top these tasty sardines with a gremolata-inspired mixture of preserved lemons, cilantro and other amazing aromatics that make this dish a truly unique spin on sardines!
Marinade Ingredients:
1 Red onion, chopped
1 Small red chili, chopped
2 Tablespoons parsley, chopped
2 Tomatoes, chopped
1/2 Tablespoon cumin
1 Tablespoon chopped ginger
Juice of 1 lemon
2 garlic cloves
salt and pepper to taste
16 sardines
Method Marinade:
1) Blend all of the above ingredients (except for the sardines!) with about 1 cup of water and pour over sardines. Refrigerate overnight.
Gremolata Ingredients:
1 Tablespoon crushed chili
1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
2 Tablespoons parsley, chopped
1 Teaspoon ginger, finely chopped
2 Teaspoons cilantro, finely chopped
1 Teaspoon thai basil, finely chopped
1 red onion, finely chopped
1/2 Tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 preserved lemon, finely chopped
1/4 cup coconut oil
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Method Gremolata:
1) Combine above ingredients and let it sit for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Pan frying ingredients:
2 cups blue corn flour
Olive Oil
Method:
1) Dust sardines with flour.
2) Place pan on medium-high heat with enough about 1/4 inch of olive oil
3) Fry sardines until golden brown, transfer to a paper towel to soak of excess oil
4) Plate up the sardines and top with gremolata and enjoy!
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