NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

6 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

1 tbsp Pine nuts

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

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

• 3

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

• 4

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

• 5

  Gently flip the sardines using a thin spatula and cook for another 60 seconds until the flesh is just opaque and tender.

• 6

  Place the baby arugula on a serving plate as a fresh base for the fish.

• 7

  Arrange the seared sardines over the arugula, spoon the lemon-herb gremolata generously over the top, and sprinkle with toasted pine nuts.