Sicilian Stuffed Sardines
This Sicilian stuffed sardines recipe perfectly combines all Mediterranean flavors, making it an amazing appetizer or a tasty main course. Quick and easy to prepare, it has a unique taste that surprises and delights.
Equipment
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 lb sardines, butterflied without head or spines (400 gr)
- 1 ½ cup bread crumbs (150gr)
- 5 tablespoons raisins
- 4 tablespoons chopped pine nuts
- 1 minced garlic clove
- 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Chopped parsley
- Salt
- Bay leaves
- Juice of 1 orange
Instructions
- Soak the raisins in hot water for at least 10 minutes, in the meantime, toast the bread crumbs in a pan until golden and chop the parsley.
- Add to a bowl the bread crumbs, drained raisins, chopped parsley, pine cones, minced garlic, and salt. Then, add the olive oil and mix well. 6 tablespoons should be enough, your stuffing must be firm enough but not liquid.
- Add a teaspoon of stuffing on one side of a sardine and roll it over. Transfer the rolls to a baking tray until it is full.
- Add some bay leaves between the rolls, a pinch of salt and the orange juice on top and bake for 15-20 minutes at 356°F (180°C).
- Serve your Sicilian stuffed sardines and enjoy their sweet and savory taste!