Description
Enjoy the authentic taste of Spanish-style fried sardines with a crispy semolina batter, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 400 g (14 oz) fresh small whole sardines
- 100 g (3/4 cup + 2 tbsp) semolina flour
- 50 g (1/3 cup) all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 medium lemon, cut into wedges
- Extra-virgin olive oil or neutral oil for serving drizzle (optional)
- 1 L (4 cups) sunflower, canola, or peanut oil for frying
- 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1 small handful of chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Clean and pat dry the sardines. Remove scales and innards if necessary.
- Season with salt and pepper, then let rest on a rack for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk semolina and all-purpose flour together with a pinch of salt.
- Heat 1 L of oil in a heavy pot to 180°C (350°F).
- Dredge sardines in the flour mixture and fry in small batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Transfer to a wire rack, season with a pinch of salt, and finish with lemon juice, garlic, and parsley if desired.
Notes
Ensure the oil is at the correct temperature for a crispy coating. Avoid overcrowding the frying pot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg