60 minutes
A simple and elegant fresh-cured sardines recipe that marries the flavors with herbs, lemon, and garlic.
Sardine Fillets, Scaled, filleted
0 oz
to taste
Black Pepper, Freshly ground
to taste
Garlic, Thinly sliced
cloves
Lemon, Juiced and sliced
each
teaspoons
Fresh Herbs, Savory, parsley, thyme, marjoram
handful
each
tablespoons
1. Prepare the Sardines
Sprinkle the scaled and filleted sardines generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Arrange the sardine fillets in a shallow dish.
2. Add Garlic, Lemon, and Vinegar
Tuck thin slices of garlic and lemon between the fillets, then drizzle with two teaspoons of red wine vinegar.
3. Add Herbs and Bay Leaves
Scatter a handful of fresh herbs—think savory, parsley, thyme, and marjoram—over the top, along with two bay leaves.
4. Pour Liquids
Pour the juice of half a lemon over the sardines, followed by three tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil.
5. Cure the Sardines
Allow the sardines to cure for about an hour. If you prefer them chilled, place them in the refrigerator.
6. Serve
Once cured, the sardines are ready to serve. Enjoy them as is, with a spoonful of the marinade drizzled over each serving.
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