75 minutes
A delightful dish featuring fresh sardines marinated in a blend of citrus and herbs, perfect for a refreshing appetizer or light meal.
Fresh Sardines, Scaled And Filleted, scaled and filleted
each
to taste
to taste
Garlic Clove, Sliced Thin, sliced thin
each
Lemon, Sliced Thin, sliced thin
each
each
teaspoons
Fresh Herbs (savory, Parsley, Thyme, Or Marjoram)
to taste
each
tablespoons
1. Season the Sardine Fillets
Lay out your fresh sardine fillets on a clean surface. Season them generously with salt and fresh-ground black pepper.
2. Arrange the Fillets
Place the seasoned fillets snugly in a single layer in a dish. Scatter the thinly sliced garlic and lemon over the sardines, along with fresh herbs and bay leaves.
3. Add Lemon Juice and Olive Oil
Squeeze the juice from the remaining half of the lemon over the sardines. Pour the extra-virgin olive oil over the top.
4. Marinate the Sardines
Allow the sardines to sit and marinate for at least one hour. For enhanced flavors, chill the marinated sardines for up to two days.
Source the freshest sardines with bright eyes and a firm texture from a local fish market.
Allow the sardines to marinate for several hours or overnight to enhance their flavor and texture.
Choose organic fruits for zesting and wash thoroughly to remove any wax or residues.
Adjust the marinade to taste for a harmonious balance of acidity, aromatics, and seasoning.
Use the freshest herbs possible, ideally from your own garden or a farmer's market, for the most potent flavor.
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