Fresh sardines

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👉 Fried fresh sardines are one of the simplest and tastiest ways to enjoy fish. Popular along the Adriatic coast of Croatia, these crispy sardines need just four ingredients – fish, flour, oil and salt – and are ready in about 15 minutes.

🍳 How to Make Fried Fresh Sardines

1. Rinse the fish. Wash the sardines under cold running water and pat them dry.

2. Coat in flour. Season the flour with salt, then roll each sardine in it until lightly and evenly coated.

3. Deep fry. Fry the sardines in hot oil until golden and crispy.

4. Drain and serve. Lift them onto kitchen paper to soak up the excess oil. Serve hot or cold with a slice of lemon.

🐟 Why You’ll Love Fried Sardines

Sardines are inexpensive, sustainable and rich in omega-3 fatty acids. A light flour coating keeps the flesh moist while the outside turns wonderfully crunchy. Small sardines can even be eaten bones and all.

💡 Tips

• Choose sardines with bright eyes, shiny skin and a clean sea smell.
• Dry the fish well before flouring so the coating stays crisp.
• Fry in small batches so the oil stays hot and the fish don’t stick together.

🍽️ What to Serve with Sardines

Serve them as a starter with lemon wedges, or make a light meal with boiled potatoes and Swiss chard (a Dalmatian classic), a green salad or crusty bread.

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