Roasted Sardines with Broccoli
Prep
15 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in just 40 minutes and costs so little. Fresh sardines are packed with omega 3 fatty acids that are wonderful for your heart and brain, plus they're delicious when roasted until their skin crisps up. The broccoli gets tender and slightly caramelized alongside the fish, soaking up all that garlicky lemon oil. It's the kind of simple, honest food that feels fancy enough for guests but easy enough for a Tuesday night.
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Ingredients
- 12fresh sardines(gutted and cleaned)
- 1½ poundsbroccoli florets(cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 6 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
- 2fresh lemon(zest and juice)
- 4garlic cloves(minced)
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- 4fresh thyme sprigs
- ¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoongarlic powder
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
Tip: A hot oven ensures crispy skin on the sardines.
- 2
Pat the sardines dry with paper towels and arrange them on one baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season inside and out with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Tuck a thyme sprig inside each sardine.
Tip: Drying the fish helps achieve a better roast and prevents steaming.
- 3
On the second baking sheet, toss the broccoli florets with 3 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Tip: Don't overcrowd the pan; arrange in a single layer for better caramelization.
- 4
Place both sheets in the oven. Roast for 20-25 minutes until the sardine skin is crispy and broccoli is tender with charred edges.
Tip: The sardines are done when their flesh is opaque and flakes easily.
- 5
While everything roasts, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil with minced garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
Tip: This bright dressing adds freshness and complements the richness of the fish.
- 6
Remove both sheets from the oven and transfer the sardines and broccoli to a serving platter.
- 7
Drizzle the lemon-garlic dressing over the sardines and broccoli, tossing gently to combine.
Tip: Serve immediately while everything is still warm for the best flavor and texture.
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