Sicilian Grilled Sardines with Pine Nuts
Fresh sardines grilled with a stuffing of raisins, pine nuts, and toasted breadcrumbs.
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Ingredients
- 12 pieces Fresh whole sardines, scaled and butterflied
- 1 cup Toasted breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Toasted pine nuts
- 1/4 cup Golden raisins, soaked in warm water
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 piece Garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon Sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
- 12 pieces Fresh bay leaves(optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the toasted breadcrumbs, pine nuts, drained raisins, minced garlic, and parsley.
- 2
Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the breadcrumb mixture and stir until it reaches the consistency of damp sand.
- 3
Lay the butterflied sardines flat on a clean surface, skin-side down, and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- 4
Place a small spoonful of the stuffing onto the center of each sardine, then roll the fish from head to tail to enclose the filling.
- 5
Thread the rolled sardines onto skewers, alternating each fish with a fresh bay leaf to keep them secure and add aroma.
- 6
Whisk the remaining olive oil with the lemon juice and dried oregano, then brush the mixture generously over the prepared skewers.
- 7
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
- 8
Grill the sardines for 3 minutes per side until the skin is charred and crispy and the fish is opaque throughout.
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