YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Pan-Seared Sardines with Lemon-Herb Gremolata
Fresh sardines pan-seared until the skin is golden and crisp, topped with a zesty lemon-herb gremolata and served over a peppery arugula salad.
INGREDIENTS
8 oz fresh sardines
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
0.25 cup fresh parsley
1 clove garlic
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp lemon juice
0.25 tsp sea salt
0.25 tsp black pepper
2 cup baby arugula
0.5 cup cherry tomatoes
PREPARATION
In a small bowl, combine the finely chopped parsley, minced garlic, and lemon zest to create the gremolata.
Pat the butterflied sardines dry with a paper towel and season both sides with sea salt and black pepper.
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large cast-iron or stainless steel skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Place the sardines in the skillet, skin-side down, and press gently with a spatula to ensure even contact.
Sear for 2-3 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy, then carefully flip and cook for another 1 minute.
In a medium bowl, toss the baby arugula and halved cherry tomatoes with the lemon juice.
Plate the salad and top with the seared sardines.
Garnish the fish generously with the fresh gremolata and serve immediately.