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!
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.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
