YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Pan-Seared Sardines with Lemon-Herb Gremolata
Fresh sardines pan-seared until the skin is perfectly crisp, topped with a vibrant lemon-parsley gremolata and served over a bed of peppery arugula.
INGREDIENTS
7 oz fresh sardines (butterflied)
1.5 tsp extra virgin olive oil
0.25 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 whole garlic clove
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp lemon juice
0.25 tsp sea salt
0.25 tsp black pepper
1 cup baby arugula
PREPARATION
Pat the butterflied sardines dry with a paper towel and season both sides evenly with sea salt and black pepper.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped parsley, minced garlic clove, and lemon zest to create the gremolata.
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large non-stick or cast-iron 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 crisp.
Carefully flip the sardines and cook for an additional 60 seconds until the flesh is opaque and just cooked through.
Arrange the baby arugula on a plate and top with the hot sardines.
Spoon the fresh gremolata over the fish and finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.