How to Cook Fresh Sardines - Fried Sardines - Fried Fish Recipe - Youtube

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while cornstarch is often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is a cost-effective option.

Clean the sardines by cutting a slice down the bottom and pulling out the innards.

Rinse the cleaned sardines under water.

In a bowl, combine wheat flour, black pepper, salt, cumin, celery salt, and paprika, mixing well.

Dust each sardine with the seasoned flour, ensuring to coat both sides and inside.

Heat sunflower oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot.

Carefully add the sardines to the hot oil in batches, frying for about 3-4 minutes on each side, flipping only once.

Remove the fried sardines with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fried sardines before serving.

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