Stuffed Baked Sardines Food

BAKED STUFFED SARDINES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
• Remove the skin from the tomato (optional). See below how to do it easily*. Quarter it and use a small spoon to scoop out the seeds. Dice finely the flesh and place it in a colander to drain from excess water (keep the tomato juices for later use).
• In a small bowl, add the garlic, the spring onion, the bell pepper, parsley (optional) and the tomato. Season with salt and pepper and use a small spoon to mix well.
• In a small bowl add the lemon juice, zest, red chili pepper flakes and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

STUFFED BAKED SARDINES

Steps:

• Heat a frying pan over a medium heat, add oil, onion and garlic and cook for 10 minutes or until softened and lightly browned. Stir in the walnuts and cook for 2 minutes more. Add the remaining ingredients and season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from the heat to a bowl to cool.
• For the sardines.
• Preheat oven to 200°C.Wash sardines inside and out and pat dry on paper towels. Fill sardines with the stuffing and place in a lightly oiled oven pan. Drizzle with a little oil. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown then remove to a platter and serve scattered with garnish ingredients. Serves 8.