Baked Sardines
Simple, rustic baked sardines with olive oil, fresh herbs, and a sprinkle of salt. A quick and healthy weeknight dinner that's full of flavor.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 30g
Ingredients
- 8 whole fresh sardines, cleaned
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 whole lemon, sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the 8 sardines dry with paper towels and arrange them in a single layer in a baking dish.
- 2
In a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons parsley, 1 teaspoon thyme, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Drizzle this mixture evenly over the sardines.
- 3
Season the sardines with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Lay the lemon slices over the top of the fish.
- 4
Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the sardines are opaque and flake easily with a fork, and the edges are lightly browned.
- 5
Remove from the oven and let rest for 2 minutes. Serve hot, spooning any pan juices over the fish.
Tools you’ll need
- baking dish
- small bowl
- knife
- cutting board
- paper towels
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