One of the things I absolutely want to eat when back in Italy is sardines.
They taste of the sea and they are one of the oily fish which contain stacks of omega 3. Also they are quite cheap and if they are fresh they are divine.
There are lots of recipes with sardines. I like them fried but also done in the oven and with very little effort and mess. The way I usually do them is like this:
- Prep Time : 30 minutes
- Cook Time : 30 minutes
Ingredients
- fresh sardines – 1 Kg
- breadcrumbs
- olive oil
- salt – optional
Instructions
This is very simple:
Gut the sardines and rinse under the tap
Lay them in a colander to drain the excess water
On a baking tray covered with baking paper sprinkle some breadcrumbs and lay the sardines on it.
Sprinkle with a little salt, breadcrumbs and olive oil
Cook for 30 minutes at 200C or 390F.
Enjoy them with some fresh salad.
My Little Italian Kitchen 
Love the simple. fresh flavour approach to food…this is great!
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That looks so rustic and delicious – and I'm so jealous that you're able to enjoy fresh sardines! I don't think I've ever had the fresh variety, just the canned. Which are so sad and so far from fresh fish 😉
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love sardines. Look absolutely delicious and yum!
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Great simple food. This dish and a small glass of something pleasant – what could be better?
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You make everything look not only amazing but absolutely desiring! this is awesome!
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That is an easy and delightful recipe! My boys love sardines…me too.
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Alida, what a nice post! I love sardines not only when in Italy! I've noticed the smaller the fish, the flavor is better.
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Beautiful. It´s been a while since I don´t prepare them because I know it takes time to clean them. I invite you to read the recipe of preserve of fresh anchovies in my blog, if you are patient to clean them….. I suppose the same recipe applies to sardines. Un beso,
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Puliti perfettamente, allineati e infornati…ricetta saporitissima e gustosa. Anche io li adoro. Un abbraccio ciao.
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lovely…..my husband loves sardines.this is a great prep…super.
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What a beautiful and simple bake recipe! Glad to know you are having a great time on your vacation 😀
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I love sardines too!
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My gran used to cook this for us when we were little. Sauté with olive oil, garlic, onions and tomato sauce. Yummm, this looks delicious as well.
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Alida, I just wanted to drop by and let you know today I nominated your blog for a Happy Blogger Award that was previously bestowed on me because your blog always seems to make me smile. Thanks for the smiles and details are in my post for today…
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This looks like a great dinner! Especially when they're as fresh as yours.
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So benissimo quanto faccia bene il pesce azzurro, ed anche per questo che lo compro spesso!Queste sardine sono così buone che mi vien voglia di mangiarle anche crude!Ottime così preparate! Ciao
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Lovely, delicious fish, with a squeeze of lemon over the top, I am in heaven! thanks for sharing, Ozlem
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I forgot to mention; love reading your posts and will give a link to your blog at my sidebar:)
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I love sardines, but never had them fresh…thanks for the recipe, will try these soon 🙂
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che ricetta golosa! complimenti, fa venire l'acquolina! baci 🙂
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Amo tantissimo questo pesce!Bravissima per questo piatto leggero e buonissimo!Un bacione forte!
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Ohhh amo las sarninas un plato saludable y muy sabroso sardinas frescas un placer comerlas ,abrazos hugs,hugs.
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Le alici sono un piatto straordinario. Si prestano a svariate ricette, tutte gustose!! Questa è molto buona!
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oh….this is just hot n yum dear…i have to search 4 this type of fish…iam feeling sad that iam not ur neighbour.maha
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Dear Alida, I love sardines. This is a beautiful recipe. Blessings my dear, Catherine xo
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So nice! I love your simplicity which of course is the essence of true Italian cooking. Like your bruschetta..I have always wanted to make it the proper way. Thanks for such a truly great blog.
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Hello! I just would like to give a huge thumbs up for the great info you have here on this post. I will be coming back to your blog for more soon.
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