Roasted Sardines with Cabbage
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Roasted sardines with cabbage is a simple dish combining fresh sardines and green cabbage with garlic, lemon juice and red wine vinegar. The fish and vegetables are seasoned with thyme, paprika, sea salt and black pepper, then roasted together with olive oil. Ready in under an hour with just 15 minutes of preparation, this straightforward recipe suits anyone looking for an easy weeknight meal.
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Ingredients
- ¾ kgfresh sardines(cleaned and gutted)
- 1 headgreen cabbage(thinly sliced)
- 6 tablespoonsolive oil
- 4garlic cloves(minced)
- 3 tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoonsred wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- 2 tablespoonsfresh thyme(chopped)
- ½ teaspoonpaprika
- 2lemon wedges(for serving)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat the cleaned sardines dry with paper towels and arrange them on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Tip: Dry sardines will crisp up better during roasting rather than steam.
- 2
In a large bowl, toss the sliced cabbage with 3 tablespoons of olive oil, half the minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Spread the cabbage around the sardines on the baking sheet, leaving space so the fish can roast properly.
Tip: Don't pile the cabbage too thickly or it won't caramelize evenly.
- 3
Drizzle the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil over the sardines and sprinkle with fresh thyme, paprika, and remaining garlic. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
Tip: Sardines are flavorful on their own, so avoid over-seasoning.
- 4
Roast everything in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, stirring the cabbage halfway through, until the sardines are cooked through and skin is crispy, and the cabbage edges are golden brown.
Tip: The sardines are done when the flesh flakes easily with a fork.
- 5
While roasting, whisk together the fresh lemon juice and red wine vinegar in a small bowl to make a quick dressing.
Tip: This acidic dressing brightens the rich flavors of the dish.
- 6
Transfer the roasted sardines and cabbage to a serving platter and drizzle with the lemon vinegar dressing. Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges on the side.
Tip: Serve while hot to enjoy the crispy texture of the sardines.
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