Homemade Spanish-Style Sardines | Instant Pot Recipe | Pinoy Flavor

fresh sardines

🥗Healthier: grilled mackerel

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Canned sardines are more accessible and budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

sea salt

🥗Healthier: Himalayan pink salt

💰Cheaper: table salt

Table salt is more common and less costly.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: black pepper blend

A blend can be more affordable and still flavorful.

Clean and gut the sardines under cold water, removing heads and tails if desired.

Pat the sardines dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

Drizzle olive oil over the sardines, ensuring they are well-coated.

Sprinkle minced garlic, sea salt, black pepper, and paprika evenly over the sardines.

Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat until hot.

Place the sardines on the grill or skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.

Remove the sardines from the heat and transfer them to a serving platter.

Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the sardines before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley for added flavor and color.

Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

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