NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

7 oz fresh sardines

0.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

0.25 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley

1 tsp lemon zest

1 clove garlic

1 tbsp lemon juice

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 cup baby arugula

PREPARATION

• 1

  In a small mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped parsley, lemon zest, minced garlic, and lemon juice to create the fresh gremolata.

• 2

  Pat the fresh sardines dry with a paper towel and season both sides evenly with sea salt and black pepper.

• 3

  Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large cast-iron or stainless steel skillet over medium-high heat until the oil is shimmering.

• 4

  Place the sardines in the pan, skin-side down, and sear for 2-3 minutes without moving them until the skin is golden and crisp.

• 5

  Carefully flip the sardines using a thin spatula and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the flesh is opaque and cooked through.

• 6

  Spread the baby arugula on a serving plate, arrange the seared sardines on top, and finish by spooning the lemon-herb gremolata over the fish.