NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

7 oz Fresh sardines

1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil

0.25 cup Fresh flat-leaf parsley

1 clove Garlic

1 tsp Lemon zest

1 tbsp Lemon juice

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

2 cup Fresh baby spinach

1 tsp Red pepper flakes

PREPARATION

• 1

  Combine the parsley, garlic, and lemon zest in a small bowl to create the gremolata.

• 2

  Pat the sardines dry and season both sides with sea salt and black pepper.

• 3

  Heat half of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

• 4

  Place sardines in the pan and sear for 3 minutes per side until the skin is crisp and golden.

• 5

  Remove sardines from the pan, add the remaining oil, and quickly sauté the spinach with red pepper flakes until wilted.

• 6

  Serve the sardines over the spinach, finish with lemon juice, and sprinkle generously with the gremolata.