Pan-Cooked Fresh Sardines
Ingredients
- 250 g fresh sardines, cleaned and patted dry
- 1–2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
Step 1 -
Heat the pan
Place a non-stick or stainless-steel pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and allow it to warm (not smoke).
Step 2 -
Cook the sardines
Lay the sardines gently into the pan in a single layer. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until the skin turns lightly golden and releases easily from the pan.
Step 3
- Season simply
Sprinkle with sea salt and cracked black pepper while cooking or just after removing from the pan.
Step 4 -
Serve immediately
Transfer to a plate and enjoy warm.
Optional:
If you're not doing an offical sardine fast, a great addition is to serve with fresh lemon with added chilli and parsley flakes.
Nutrition and Cooking Times
| Cook time: 5-7 minutes Serves: 1-2
Nutrient Value (per serving):
Calories: 520cal | Protein: 62g | Fat: 38g | Carbohydrates: 0g |




