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Fresh Sardines Naples Style

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"Fresh sardines are fried to a crispy golden brown, and drizzled with a garlic and white wine vinaigrette then topped off with a sprinkling of fresh mint leaves. Serve this appetizer with a good white wine." — Salvatore

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2 pounds fresh sardines
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped

1 cup white vinegar
1 cup white wine
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves

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Directions

Prepare the sardines by removing the heads and back bones. Rinse and pat dry. Dredge in flour, shaking off any excess.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, fry the sardines a few at a time until brown and crispy. Remove to a large serving plate, and keep warm.
In another skillet over medium heat, heat a bit of the oil. Add garlic, and cook for about half a minute. Add the wine and vinegar, and allow the mixture to simmer, stirring occasionally. When the liquid has reduced by about half, pour the sauce over the sardines, and sprinkle with fresh mint. Let stand for about 1 hour before serving to allow the fish to marinate.

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PREP 30 mins
COOK 15 mins
READY IN 1 hr 45 mins

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Dec 17, 2010

Delicious! The combination of sardine, dressing and mint was refreshing. I would have appreciated more guidance on how to prepare the sardines, however. Removing the heads was easy, but it took a few mangled fish before I realized that you can remove the backbone by (a) cutting the fish open along full length of belly, i.e. butterflying the fish, (b) carefully lifting the backbone by lifting it gently, starting with the tail, then (c) folding the fish back up before frying. Once I had all that figured out, the rest was a piece of cake!

—sdemessieres

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Jul 18, 2008

Tasted great but I couldn't forget the image of the fish heads.

—Metal Malissa

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5 Ratings

May 17, 2010

Very tasty. A flag went up when I saw mint(???) in the ingredients but have no fear. It all works together very well (I kept everything warm in the oven on the platter after adding the vinegrette and shredded mint). Still recognizble sardine taste. By the way, those fresh (frozen) sardines cost me $2.80 at the local oriental market..

—njbruce

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Jan 12, 2011

Really tasty- was my first go at preparing raw sardines. Only warning is that my boyfriend couldnt handle the smell of the sardines cooking :( They were delicious, but he wouldnt/couldnt even try them!

—sidneygirl

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Nutrition

Calories
1011 kcal
51%

Carbohydrates
26.1 g
8%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
72.2 g
111%

Fiber
0.9 g
4%

Protein
47.1 g
94%

Sodium
5 mg
< 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Fresh Sardines Naples Style

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 1011
Calories from Fat: 650

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 72.2g 111 %
** Saturated Fat 5.6g 28 %
** Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
** Sodium 5mg < 1 %
** Potassium 90mg 3 %
** Total Carbohydrates 26.1g 8 %
** Dietary Fiber 0.9g 4 %
Protein 47.1g 94 %
** Sugars 0.7g
Vitamin A 4 %
** Vitamin C 4 %
Calcium 22 %
Iron 59 %
** Thiamin 25 %
** Niacin 20 %
** Vitamin B6 4 %
** Magnesium 5 %
** Folate 34 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.