Sardalya Tava

Sardalya Tava is a delicious Turkish dish featuring pan-fried sardines that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Served with a side of fresh herbs and lemon, it's a perfect seafood delight for any occasion.

Ingredients

• Sardines - 400 grams, cleaned and filleted
• All-purpose flour - 100 grams
• Semolina - 50 grams
• Olive oil - 4 tablespoons
• Lemon - 1, juiced
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced

Steps

1. Rinse the sardine fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
2. In a shallow bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, semolina, salt, and black pepper.
3. Dredge each sardine fillet in the flour mixture, ensuring they are well coated.
4. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
5. Once the oil is hot, add half of the sardine fillets to the skillet, cooking for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
6. Remove the sardines from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Add the remaining olive oil to the skillet and repeat with the second batch of sardines.
7. In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, minced garlic, and chopped parsley. Mix well.
8. Serve the sardines hot, drizzled with the lemon-garlic-parsley sauce.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in omega-3 fatty acids, promoting heart health.
• Rich in protein, supporting muscle repair and growth.

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