NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

8 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 fresh lemon juice

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

2 cup baby arugula

PREPARATION

• 1

  Finely mince the fresh parsley and garlic, then combine them in a small bowl with the lemon zest to create the gremolata.

• 2

  Pat the fresh sardines dry with paper towels to ensure a crisp sear, then season both sides with sea salt and black pepper.

• 3

  Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer.

• 4

  Carefully place the sardines in the skillet, skin-side down, and sear for 2 to 3 minutes until the skin is golden and crisp.

• 5

  Gently flip the sardines and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until the flesh is opaque and cooked through.

• 6

  Place the baby arugula on a serving plate and arrange the seared sardines on top.

• 7

  Drizzle the fresh lemon juice over the fish and garnish generously with the prepared lemon-herb gremolata.