Description
A delicious and simple recipe for pan-fried sardines drizzled with lemon butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 sardines, cleaned
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season sardines with salt and black pepper.
- Place sardines in the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until crispy.
- In a separate small pan, melt butter and add minced garlic and lemon juice.
- Drizzle the lemon butter sauce over the cooked sardines.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure the sardines are fresh for the best flavor.
- This dish pairs well with a side of salad or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg