Roasted Sardines with Plantain and Cilantro-Lime Glaze
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Crispy roasted sardines paired with caramelized plantain wedges and finished with a zesty cilantro-lime glaze, creating a perfectly balanced dish of savory, sweet, and bright flavors.
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Ingredients
- ¾ kgfresh sardines(cleaned and patted dry)
- 2ripe plantains(peeled and cut into 1/2-inch wedges)
- 4 tbspextra virgin olive oil
- 1 tspsea salt
- ½ tspblack pepper
- 3 tbspfresh lime juice
- 118 mlfresh cilantro(finely chopped)
- 3garlic cloves(minced)
- ¼ tspred chili flakes
- 1shallots(thinly sliced)
- ½ tspsmoked paprika
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place the cleaned sardines on a large baking sheet and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then season with half of the sea salt, black pepper, and paprika. Set aside.
Tip: Sardines cook quickly, so ensure they are thoroughly dried before roasting to achieve a crispy exterior.
- 2
On a separate baking sheet, toss the plantain wedges with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the remaining salt and pepper. Arrange them in a single layer.
Tip: Cut plantains evenly so they roast at the same rate without burning.
- 3
Place both sheets in the preheated oven. Roast the sardines for 12-15 minutes until the skin is crispy and flesh is cooked through. Roast the plantains for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and caramelized.
Tip: The sardines will finish cooking before the plantains, so you can remove them first and keep warm.
- 4
While the ingredients roast, prepare the cilantro-lime glaze by whisking together the lime juice, minced garlic, chili flakes, and chopped cilantro in a small bowl. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Tip: Make the glaze just before serving to preserve the fresh cilantro flavor and vibrant green color.
- 5
When the plantains are golden and tender, remove both sheets from the oven. Transfer the sardines to a serving platter and arrange the roasted plantain wedges around them.
Tip: Handle the roasted sardines gently as they may be delicate after cooking.
- 6
Scatter the sliced shallots over the platter, then drizzle the cilantro-lime glaze evenly over the sardines and plantains. Serve immediately while everything is warm.
Tip: For extra depth, lightly toast the shallots in a pan with a touch of oil before adding to the dish.
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