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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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients Equipment Method

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

Equipment

  • Oven

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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).
  5. Serve your Sicilian stuffed sardines and enjoy their sweet and savory taste!