Pan Fried Sardines Recipes

Steps:

• Heat oil in a high-sided medium skillet over medium heat. (Test temperature by adding a little cornmeal; the oil should bubble immediately.) Toss sardines in cornmeal until coated, shaking off excess.
• Fry until golden brown and crisp, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Season with salt and serve with lemon.

Steps:

• Clean the sardines so there are no scales left on the outside. Very carefully, with your thumbs, take out all of the inner bones, leaving the tails on. Marinate the sardines in the cider vinegar in a large baking dish for approximately 5 minutes.
• In a large cast-iron pan, heat 1 inch olive oil over medium-high heat. Once the olive oil is nice and hot, toss the sardines in the breadcrumbs, then place in the oil immediately. Fry, in batches as needed, until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side.
• Transfer the sardines to a paper towel-lined sheet tray. Season with salt and serve immediately.

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a shallow pan.
• Season the sardines with salt and pepper.
• Then, dredge them in the flour, shaking off the excess and place them in the hot oil to fry.
• Turn the sardines over with tongs and fry on the other side.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.