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Pan-Cooked Sardines

I like to serve these on top of Keto Knäckerbröd (Norwegian Crispbread) along with a side salad for a full meal. Or skip the crackers and toss these with salad greens.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Spanish
Keyword dairy-free, dinner, easy, egg-free, fast, garlic, lemon, lunch, main, nut-free, olive oil, parsley, sardines, seafood, spanish, tomato
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 312kcal
Author Jenny Ross

Ingredients

  • 9.8 ounces sardines in olive oil 2 cans drained with 1 tablespoon oil reserved
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 teaspoon Korean red pepper flakes or 1 red chili, finely chopped (remove seeds and membranes if you don’t want it super spicy)
  • 8 cherry tomatoes minced
  • 4 tablespoons parsley minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 lemon
  • zest of 1 lemon

Instructions

  • Heat the tablespoon of reserved oil in a small pan along with the garlic and pepper flakes. When the garlic is fragrant, about 1-2 minutes, add the sardines and cherry tomatoes. Cook until warmed through, about 3-4 minutes. Off heat, stir in parsley, lemon juice, and zest. Serve atop a salad or with crackers.

Nutrition

Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 197mg | Sodium: 730mg | Potassium: 785mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1454IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 556mg | Iron: 5mg