Sarde a Beccafico – Stuffed Sardines 🐟
stuffed with breadcrumbs, pine nuts, and raisins, baked to golden perfection, served on a plate on a kitchen countertop.
Ingredients:
• Fresh sardines: 1 lb (450 g), cleaned and butterflied
• Breadcrumbs: ½ cup (50 g)
• Pine nuts: 2 tbsp (15 g)
• Raisins: 2 tbsp (15 g)
• Parmesan cheese: 2 tbsp (10 g), grated
• Olive oil: 3 tbsp (45 ml)
• Lemon juice: 2 tbsp (30 ml)
• Fresh parsley: 2 tbsp (10 g), chopped
• Salt and pepper: To taste
Instructions:
1. Prepare the filling: In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, pine nuts, raisins, Parmesan, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
2. Stuff the sardines: Spread the breadcrumb mixture onto each sardine and roll them up, securing with a toothpick if needed.
3. Arrange and bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the stuffed sardines in a greased baking dish, drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, and bake for 15-20 minutes.
4. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Enjoy these sardines with a squeeze