Fresh Sardines

Ingredients

• 1 1/8 lbsardines, fresh, cleaned
• 1/4 cupvegetable oil, for shallow frying
• 1 3/4 ozall-purpose flour, for dusting
• salt, to taste
• 1lemon, sliced, to serve

Method

1. 1

   Wash the sardines under cold running water. Season with salt and dust lightly with flour.

2. 2

   Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers and a pinch of flour sizzles at once. Fry the sardines in batches so the pan stays hot, for 2 to 3 minutes a side, until crisp and golden and the flesh flakes away from the bone.

3. 3

   Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil. Serve hot or cold with a slice of lemon.

Nutrition per serving