YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Pan-Seared Sardines with Lemon-Herb Gremolata
Fresh sardines pan-seared until the skin is crispy and golden, topped with a zesty lemon-herb gremolata and served over a bed of peppery arugula.
INGREDIENTS
8 oz Fresh sardines
0.5 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
0.25 cup Fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 clove Garlic
1 tsp Lemon zest
1 tbsp Lemon juice
1 cup Arugula
0.5 cup Cherry tomatoes
0.25 tsp Sea salt
0.25 tsp Black pepper
PREPARATION
Finely mince the fresh parsley and garlic, then combine them in a small bowl with the lemon zest and a pinch of sea salt to create the gremolata.
Pat the fresh sardines completely dry with paper towels to ensure a crispy skin, then 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 the oil is shimmering.
Carefully place the sardines in the hot skillet and sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side until the skin is golden brown and the flesh is opaque.
While the fish cooks, toss the arugula and halved cherry tomatoes with the lemon juice in a medium bowl.
Plate the arugula salad and arrange the seared sardines on top.
Garnish the fish generously with the prepared lemon-herb gremolata and serve immediately.