YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Pan-Seared Sardines with Lemon-Herb Gremolata
Fresh sardine fillets pan-seared until the skin is crisp and golden, served over a bed of peppery arugula with a zesty, aromatic lemon-parsley gremolata.
INGREDIENTS
7.5 oz fresh sardine fillets
0.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp fresh parsley
1 tsp lemon zest
1 clove garlic
0.25 tsp sea salt
0.25 tsp black pepper
1 tsp lemon juice
1 cup fresh arugula
0.5 cup cherry tomatoes
PREPARATION
Prepare the gremolata by finely chopping the fresh parsley and garlic, then mixing them in a small bowl with the lemon zest.
Pat the sardine fillets dry with a paper towel and season both sides evenly with the sea salt and black pepper.
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the oil is shimmering but not smoking.
Place the sardines in the skillet, skin-side down, and sear for 2 to 3 minutes until the skin is remarkably crispy and golden brown.
Carefully flip the fillets using a thin spatula and cook for an additional 1 minute until the flesh is just opaque throughout.
Remove the sardines from the pan immediately and drizzle them with the fresh lemon juice to brighten the flavors.
Arrange the fresh arugula and halved cherry tomatoes on a plate, place the sardines on top, and finish by sprinkling the fresh gremolata over the fish.