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Easy Fried Sardines

Learn how to make a delicious, protein rich and budget friendly meal with fried sardines.
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Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:20 minutes
Servings: 2
Author: Melissa Bravo-Almazan

Ingredients

  • 2 cans sardines
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, divided
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
  • 1/4 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Combine 1/4 cup of whole wheat flour with garlic powder, red chili flakes, oregano, salt, and a few grinds of black pepper into a shallow bowl. Set aside. In another bowl, whisk together egg, water and 1/4 cup whole wheat flour.
  • Place a large pan on your stovetop and set to low heat. Once pan is hot, pour in olive oil from both cans of sardines. Let oil heat up.
  • Carefully dip one sardine at a time into wet mixture. Use a fork to assist with this. Remove sardine from wet mixture and add to bowl of flour and spices. Coat each side with flour.
  • Once oil starts to simmer, carefully add in your battered sardines. Flip over after 4-5 minutes or until golden brown. Remove sardines from oil and place on a dish lined with paper towels to soak up any excess oil. Serve over a salad or with your favorite veggies.