Roasted Sardines with Asparagus
Prep
15 mins
Cook
20 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Roasted Sardines with Asparagus is a simple dish combining fresh sardines and asparagus with garlic, lemon, and panko breadcrumbs. Ready in just 35 minutes total, with 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of roasting, this straightforward recipe suits anyone looking for a quick and flavourful meal. The dish brings together extra virgin olive oil, fresh parsley, and warming spices to create something tasty and satisfying.
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Ingredients
- 16fresh sardines(cleaned and gutted)
- ¾ kgfresh asparagus(trimmed)
- 5 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
- 4garlic cloves(minced)
- 1fresh lemon(zested and juiced)
- 118 mlpanko breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoonsfresh parsley(finely chopped)
- ¾ teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- ¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat the cleaned sardines dry with paper towels and lay them on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Tip: Dry sardines will crisp up better when roasted, so don't skip this step.
- 2
Toss the asparagus spears with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, half the minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Arrange them around the sardines on the baking sheet.
Tip: Cut asparagus to similar lengths for even cooking.
- 3
Brush the sardines with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season generously with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- 4
Toast the panko breadcrumbs in a small skillet over medium heat with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and remaining garlic for 2-3 minutes until golden, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon zest and chopped parsley.
Tip: Watch the breadcrumbs carefully to prevent burning.
- 5
Roast the sardines and asparagus in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the fish is opaque and cooked through, and the asparagus is tender with slightly caramelized edges.
- 6
Remove from the oven and drizzle everything with fresh lemon juice.
- 7
Generously sprinkle the toasted breadcrumb mixture over the roasted sardines and asparagus just before serving.
Tip: Add the breadcrumbs at the last moment to keep them crispy.
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