YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Zesty Pan-Seared Sardines with Lemon
Fresh sardines pan-seared until crispy and golden, tossed with aromatic garlic and bright lemon zest over a peppery bed of fresh arugula.
INGREDIENTS
8 oz sardines
0 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic
1 tbsp lemon juice
0.5 tsp lemon zest
0.25 tsp sea salt
0.25 tsp black pepper
0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
2 tbsp fresh parsley
2 cups baby arugula
PREPARATION
Pat the sardines dry with a paper towel to ensure a crispy sear and season them with sea salt and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer.
Place the sardines in the pan and sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest, tossing gently to coat the sardines without breaking them apart.
Remove the skillet from the heat and fold in the chopped fresh parsley.
Arrange the baby arugula on a plate and top with the warm pan-seared sardines and the remaining pan juices.