Fried Sardines with Romesco Dipping Sauce

Sardines can have a bad reputation, but seriously, they taste amazing and are packed with omega-3s, vitamin D, protein and selenium. And as a bonus, they are economical and low in mercury and other metals commonly found in fish. Paired with the low-carb romesco sauce, this is one delicious meal!
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Equipment

Ingrediënten

  • ½ cup crushed pork rinds
  • 2 110 gram cans skinless, boneless sardines packed in oil, drained
  • ½ cup warmed romesco sauce

Instructies

  • Place ground pork rinds in a shallow dish.
  • Roll sardines to coat with ground pork rinds.
  • Place coated sardines in air fryer basket lightly greased with olive oil.
  • Cook 3 minutes.
  • Gently flip sardines and cook an additional 3 minutes.
  • Transfer to a medium serving dish and serve warm with romesco sauce.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

How To Make A Quick And Easy Romesco Sauce

Heat the following ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat for 5 minutes: 1 (340 gram) jar drained roasted capsicum, ½ cup canned drained diced tomatoes, ½ cup chopped fresh parsley, 2 peeled and halved cloves garlic, ½ cup chopped almonds, ¼ cup olive oil, ¾ tablespoon cooking sherry, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Transfer to a blender and blend until smooth. Pour sauce into an airtight container and refrigerate for up to five days. Makes approximately 2 cups.
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Recipe Category Airfryer / Fish / Seafood
Diets Low Carb
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