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Pan-roasted sardines with chermoula sauce

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Author: Gaila - The Petit Gourmet
5 from 5 votes
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh sardines
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 small lemons or 1 large lemon
  • 1 large onion julienned

Chermoula sauce

  • 1 bunch of parsley 1 cup aprox
  • 1 bunch of coriander 1 cup aprox
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon chili flakes
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • Olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

Chermoula sauce

  • In the mortar:Press the garlic and spices (salt, pepper, paprika and cumin) in the mortar until obtaining a good consistency.
  • Add the herbs, oil and lemon juice and crush a second time to form a homogeneous paste.
  • Adjust seasoning.
  • Place in an airtight container until ready to use or refrigerate for up to 1 week in an airtight jar, covering the surface with olive oil.

Sardines

  • Marinate the sardines with all the chermoula. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cut the onion in strips (julienne)
  • In a frying pan put the onions and cover the pan, then make a circle with the sardines and add all the chermoula on top.
  • Squeeze the lemon and cut some lemon wedges and put on top of the sardines. Put water enough to cover the onions.
  • Cook for 20 minutes over medium heat.

Nutrition

Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 219IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 173mg | Iron: 1mg
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