Italian Crusted Sardines

Name: Sarden Kerak Italia
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 porsi
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 8 butterflied sardines ((20g each = 160g total, Note 1)); 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp pepper; 1/4 tsp smoked paprika ((sub normal or sweet)); 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs ((Note 2)); 1 g arlic clove (, finely minced); 2 tsp toasted pinenuts (, finely chopped (Note 3)); 2 anchovies fillets (, finely minced (sub 3/4 tsp paste, Note 4)); 1 tsp baby capers (, drained, finely chopped (Note 5)); 1 tsp lemon zest; 4 tbsp pecorino cheese (, finely grated (or parmesan)); 2 tsp fresh oregano (, chopped (sub 1/2 tsp dried)); 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 4 tsp red onion, finely chopped ((~1/4 small onion)); 1 tsp large red chilli, finely chopped (, deseeded); 2 tsp parsley (, finely chopped)

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Ingredients

2 servings

8 butterflied sardines ((20g each = 160g total, Note 1))
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp smoked paprika ((sub normal or sweet))
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs ((Note 2))
1 g arlic clove (, finely minced)
2 tsp toasted pinenuts (, finely chopped (Note 3))
2 anchovies fillets (, finely minced (sub 3/4 tsp paste, Note 4))
1 tsp baby capers (, drained, finely chopped (Note 5))
1 tsp lemon zest
4 tbsp pecorino cheese (, finely grated (or parmesan))
2 tsp fresh oregano (, chopped (sub 1/2 tsp dried))
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 tsp red onion, finely chopped ((~1/4 small onion))
1 tsp large red chilli, finely chopped (, deseeded)
2 tsp parsley (, finely chopped)

Steps

Mix Crust: Mix the Italian Crust ingredients in a bowl. Spread on a small plate.
Mix Topping: Mix the Topping together in another small bowl.
Prepare sardines: Pat sardines dry with paper towel. Sprinkle both sides of each sardine with the salt and pepper. Sprinkle the skin side only with the paprika.
Crust flesh side: Press flesh side only firmly into the breadcrumbs - it won't completely cover, that's what we want (Note 6). Place on plate, breadcrumb side up. Repeat with remaining sardines.
Pan fry sardines: Heat oil in a large non stick skillet over medium high heat. Place sardines in, skin side down. Cook for 60 seconds, then carefully turn. Cook the crust side for 90 seconds or until golden and crispy.
Topping & oil drizzle: Remove sardines onto plate, crust side up. Sprinkle with Topping. Pour remaining hot oil over sardines - enjoy the sizzle!
Serve immediately! Ideal served with crostini for the ultimate sardines on toast. See in post for side salad pairings.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

497 kkal

Protein 20g (27%)

Carbs 12g (16%)

Fat 42g (57%)

Macronutrients

Calories49725% DV

Protein20g40% DV

Carbs12g4% DV

Fat42g65% DV

*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients Rp 50

Per Serving Rp 25/serving

🏠 Save ~Rp 100 compared to buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (6% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Unit Price	Subtotal
butterflied sardines	8	-	-
salt	0.25 tsp	-	-
pepper	0.125 tsp	-	-
smoked paprika	0.25 tsp	Rp 40.000/kg	Rp 50
extra virgin olive oil	3 tbsp	-	-
panko breadcrumbs	0.5 cup	-	-
arlic clove	1 g	-	-
toasted pinenuts	2 tsp	-	-
anchovies fillets	2	-	-
baby capers	1 tsp	-	-
lemon zest	1 tsp	-	-
pecorino cheese	4 tbsp	-	-
fresh oregano	2 tsp	-	-
extra virgin olive oil	1 tbsp	-	-
red onion	4 tsp	-	-
large red chilli	1 tsp	-	-
parsley	2 tsp	-	-