Roasted Sardines with Ginger
Prep
15 mins
Cook
20 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Roasted Sardines with Ginger is a simple dish that brings together fresh sardines with aromatic ginger, garlic, soy sauce and sesame oil for a flavourful meal. Ready in just 35 minutes total, with only 15 minutes of preparation needed, this recipe suits anyone looking for a quick, straightforward dinner that combines Asian inspired flavours with quality fresh fish.
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Ingredients
- 1.2 kgfresh sardines(cleaned and gutted)
- 4 tablespoonsfresh ginger(julienned)
- 6garlic cloves(thinly sliced)
- 3 tablespoonssoy sauce
- 2 tablespoonsrice vinegar
- 2 tablespoonssesame oil
- 1lemon(zest and juice)
- 3 tablespoonsolive oil
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- 3scallions(cut into 2-inch pieces)
- ½ teaspoonred chili flakes
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F). Pat the cleaned sardines dry with paper towels and arrange them on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Tip: Drying the fish helps achieve crispy skin when roasted.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of red chili flakes to create the glaze.
Tip: This tangy-umami base complements the ginger beautifully.
- 3
Drizzle the sardines with olive oil and season generously with sea salt and black pepper on both sides.
Tip: Don't skip seasoning the fish itself for better flavor development.
- 4
Distribute the julienned ginger, sliced garlic, and lemon zest evenly over and between the sardines on the baking sheet.
Tip: Layering the aromatics allows their flavors to infuse throughout cooking.
- 5
Roast in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes until the sardines are cooked through and the skin is lightly crisped, basting halfway through with the prepared glaze.
Tip: Watch carefully to avoid overcooking; sardines are delicate and cook quickly.
- 6
Remove from the oven and drizzle any remaining glaze over the hot sardines while they're still in the pan.
Tip: The residual heat helps the glaze caramelize slightly.
- 7
Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with fresh scallions and extra lemon zest before serving immediately.
Tip: Serve hot or at room temperature with steamed rice or crusty bread.
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