Dom
Culinary Explorer
Pan-fried sardines with salsa verde is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines the richness of sardines with the freshness of salsa verde. Here's a simple recipe to make it:
Ingredients:
For the Sardines:
- Fresh sardines, cleaned and gutted
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
For the Salsa Verde:
- 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
For the Salsa Verde:
- In a bowl, combine the chopped parsley, basil, capers, and minced garlic.
- Add the Dijon mustard and red wine vinegar to the bowl and mix well.
- Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking constantly until the mixture is well combined and has a slightly thick consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning according to your preference.
- Set the salsa verde aside while you prepare the sardines.
For the Sardines:
- Rinse the sardines under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Score the skin of the sardines diagonally with a sharp knife on both sides. This helps them cook evenly and allows the flavors to penetrate.
- Season the sardines generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.
- Once the oil is hot, add the sardines to the skillet, skin side down. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until the skin is crispy and the flesh is cooked through.
- Remove the sardines from the skillet and transfer them to a serving platter.
- Spoon the salsa verde over the sardines or serve it on the side as a dipping sauce.
- Garnish with additional chopped parsley or basil if desired.
- Serve the pan-fried sardines with salsa verde immediately while they are still warm.
