Sardines with Herbed Crumbs and Fennel Salad
Servings
2
servingsPrep time
15
minutesCooking time
15
minutesIngredients
Refrigerated whole sardines
20 g 20 butter
2 2 peeled garlic cloves, crushed
2 2 lemon wedges
- HERBED BREADCRUMBS
20 g 20 butter
1/2 cup 1/2 panko breadcrumbs
Small handful Small fresh parsley
3 Tbsp 3 chopped chives
- FENNEL SLAW
1 small 1 fennel bulb
2 Tbsp 2 olive oil
2 Tbsp 2 apple cider vinegar
2 tsp 2 honey
Pinch salt and pepper
Method
- Remove sardines from fridge and leave at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make fennel slaw. Remove fronds off fennel. Finely slice bulb and place in bowl. Add some of dill-like chopped fronds. Mix all dressing ingredients and toss through slaw.
- Heat half the butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add sardines and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side. Add crushed garlic and stir through. Turn off heat and leave for 2-3 minutes to rest.
- Meanwhile, heat remaining butter in small saucepan over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and stir for 1-2 minutes until crunchy and golden. Add herbs and mix.
- Divide sardines between two plates. Top with fried breadcrumbs and serve with slaw and a lemon wedge on the side.
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