Sardine ideas anyone?

eeebee

I have bought a pack of 8 fresh sardines, each of them about 5 - 6 inches long.

I've cooked them before: pan-fried them after coating in some seasoned flour (delicious) but would like some new recipes if anyone has any?

(I am not a fan of tinned tomatoes though, so no recipes which call for that ingredient please!)

Thanks

horndave

Trash can. Sorry not a sardine fan.

MThurs

With Dave - not a fan!

Contrarian

Feed them to cats.

glockster972

Put them on a hook and catch something bigger and better tasting.

rbryntes

http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/fresh-sardines-on-grilled-bread

Qarol

umm, with a fork? That's how I used to eat them.

eeebee

Fantastically helpful answers so far.

This post was asking for ideas, not asking if you (or your pet) like sardines......:yawn:

eeebee

umm, with a fork? That's how I used to eat them.

Wow, blown away by your incredibly intelligent wit.

capriciousmoon

I have never had fresh sardines, only the tinned ones, so I have never cooked them. Here are some ideas, anyway...

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/fresh-sardines-naples-style/detail.aspx
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/grilled-fresh-sardines-10000002001889/
http://www.marthastewart.com/350186/marinated-fresh-sardines

Sonchie

Wow, Ive never had fresh sardines. Im intersted to know where you find them. Im sure they are better than canned!

AmeChops

I love fresh sardines simply grilled with some salt, black pepper and lemon/lime juice then served whole with a salad :-))

Gigi_licious

I would go with not eating them at all.....use them for bait and go fishing. Wait, do fish eat fish? I don't know. Cat's like fish. Or if you have a water turtle it would probably like them too.

ninerbuff

Eat them with rice and ketchup..................least that's the way I eat them.

luppic8

I'm not a fan of sardines, but my dad drizzles a little lemon on them and places them on cracers. He loves them!

Qarol

umm, with a fork? That's how I used to eat them.

Wow, blown away by your incredibly intelligent wit.

likewise :indifferent:
but seriously, I used to eat them right out of the can.

eeebee

I think quite a few of you are missing out on a very nutritious food here (though fair enough if you dont like the taste).

I personally don't believe the silly, small minded stigma attached to the name "sardine" it's frankly rather snobby:

Health Benefits:

•Sardines are considered as brain food because the omega-3 fatty acids in sardines are important for the brain memory and performance.
•Sardines omega-3 fatty acids help reduce inflammation and therefore beneficial to those people suffering from joint problems like arthritis.
•Sardines are high in calcium and vitamin D which help promote stronger bones.
•Sardines contain Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) an antioxidant that is enhances physical energy and cardiovascular health. Coenzyme Q10 is beneficial for those people with hypertension and heart abnormalities.
•Sardines are also an excellent source of tryptophan, an essential amino acid.
•The high protein content of sardines helps to promote a feeling of fullness and the lack of carbohydrates helps to keep blood sugars stable.

eeebee

umm, with a fork? That's how I used to eat them.

Wow, blown away by your incredibly intelligent wit.

likewise :indifferent:
but seriously, I used to eat them right out of the can.

I think you may have failed to read properly. I said FRESH sardines. Not tinned. So yes, very helpful answer indeed...

eeebee

Wow, Ive never had fresh sardines. Im intersted to know where you find them. Im sure they are better than canned!

In the UK, you can buy fresh sardines in some fishmongers and supermarkets, they are pretty popular over here (fresh version) and quite a few high end restaurants have sardines on their menus. In the states, I am not so sure....

Qarol

umm, with a fork? That's how I used to eat them.

Wow, blown away by your incredibly intelligent wit.

likewise :indifferent:
but seriously, I used to eat them right out of the can.

I think you may have failed to read properly. I said FRESH sardines. Not tinned. So yes, very helpful answer indeed...

You're right...I like to skim. I saw sardines and got nostalgic for my childhood. But you're just...super.

rbryntes

Wow. Now I rather regret providing the link to the delicious fresh sardine recipe I provided previously.

glockster972

Fantastically helpful answers so far.

This post was asking for ideas, not asking if you (or your pet) like sardines......:yawn:

Here's an idea. Try the World Wide Web, I'm sure there are thousands of recipes for fresh sardines. In fact, you probably could have found something by now, instead of feeling the need to reply to everyone's reply.

ilookthetype

umm, with a fork? That's how I used to eat them.

Wow, blown away by your incredibly intelligent wit.

likewise :indifferent:
but seriously, I used to eat them right out of the can.

I think you may have failed to read properly. I said FRESH sardines. Not tinned. So yes, very helpful answer indeed...

Ya know, you shouldn't be b!tchy to the one person on the thread who was helping you.

ALSO, if you GOOGLED it you would find lots of suggestions and you wouldn't even have to deal with people. People don't seem to be your strong suit so really I'd suggest you try google.com type "fresh sardines" into the text box.

Picola1984

One of the best meals I had was in Portugal, fresh caught grilled sardines with olive oil,lemon juice and some kind of herb with a side of fluffy boiled potatoes, big raw tomatoes and chunky bread

So simple but so nice

Gigi_licious

I think quite a few of you are missing out on a very nutritious food here (though fair enough if you dont like the taste).

I personally don't believe the silly, small minded stigma attached to the name "sardine" it's frankly rather snobby:

Health Benefits:

•Sardines omega-3 fatty acids help reduce inflammation and therefore beneficial to those people suffering from joint problems like arthritis.

Fantastic!!! I find some people could really benefit from something that will reduce inflammation of their attitude, hypersensitivity and ego. :flowerforyou:

dls06

Arancine with Sardines

Ingredients
Rice:
2 tablespoons plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 red onion, chopped into 1/8-inch dice
1/8 tsp tumeric
2 cups arborio rice
3 cups chicken stock
1 cup grated pecorino
2 eggs plus 2 eggs separated
Stuffing:
1 cup basic tomato sauce, recipe follows
8 ounces salted sardines, rinsed, heads removed and roughly chopped
2 sprigs mint
1/4 cup flour for dusting
1/2 cup breadcrumbs for coating
Extra-virgin olive oil for frying
Directions
To make the rice: In a 4 to 6-quart saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil until just smoking. Add half the chopped red onion and tumeric, and cook until softened, about 7 to 9 minutes. Add rice and chicken stock, and bring to boil, uncovered. Cook until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 25 minutes. Spread rice out to cool on a large cookie sheet, about 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch thick. When rice is cool, mix with the Pecorino, 2 eggs, and 2 egg yolks, and set aside

To make the stuffing: In a 10 to 12-inch saute pan, cook the remaining chopped onion in 2 tablespoons olive oil until light golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add the tomato sauce, chopped sardines, and mint, and cook 5 to 7 minutes until reduced by one third and quite thick. Set aside and allow to cool.

To assemble: Place the flour for dusting, egg whites, and breadcrumbs in 3 separate shallow bowls and lightly beat egg whites. To form arancine, place 3 tablespoons rice mixture in palm of hand and make an indentation with the back of a spoon. Spoon 2 tablespoons sardine mixture into indentation and form an open bowl out of the rice in your hand. Cover filled portion with another tablespoon of rice mixture and using both hands, shape the rice into a ball. Continue with remaining rice mixture and stuffing until done.

Roll each ball in flour, then egg whites, then breadcrumbs and refrigerate 1 hour, uncovered.

Heat 4 inches of cooking oil in fryer or deep frying pan to 375 F degrees. Carefully place 3 balls at a time into pan and fry until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes, stirring with tongs or kitchen spoon to keep them moving. Drained cooked balls on paper towels and place on large platter and serve either warm or at room

eeebee

I have never had fresh sardines, only the tinned ones, so I have never cooked them. Here are some ideas, anyway...

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/fresh-sardines-naples-style/detail.aspx
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/grilled-fresh-sardines-10000002001889/
http://www.marthastewart.com/350186/marinated-fresh-sardines

Thanks for this!

Papa_Swearingen

Hey you should totally make CAESAR SALAD DRESSING. YUM! and low cal

eeebee

Arancine with Sardines

Ingredients
Rice:
2 tablespoons plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 red onion, chopped into 1/8-inch dice
1/8 tsp tumeric
2 cups arborio rice
3 cups chicken stock
1 cup grated pecorino
2 eggs plus 2 eggs separated
Stuffing:
1 cup basic tomato sauce, recipe follows
8 ounces salted sardines, rinsed, heads removed and roughly chopped
2 sprigs mint
1/4 cup flour for dusting
1/2 cup breadcrumbs for coating
Extra-virgin olive oil for frying
Directions
To make the rice: In a 4 to 6-quart saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil until just smoking. Add half the chopped red onion and tumeric, and cook until softened, about 7 to 9 minutes. Add rice and chicken stock, and bring to boil, uncovered. Cook until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 25 minutes. Spread rice out to cool on a large cookie sheet, about 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch thick. When rice is cool, mix with the Pecorino, 2 eggs, and 2 egg yolks, and set aside

To make the stuffing: In a 10 to 12-inch saute pan, cook the remaining chopped onion in 2 tablespoons olive oil until light golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add the tomato sauce, chopped sardines, and mint, and cook 5 to 7 minutes until reduced by one third and quite thick. Set aside and allow to cool.

To assemble: Place the flour for dusting, egg whites, and breadcrumbs in 3 separate shallow bowls and lightly beat egg whites. To form arancine, place 3 tablespoons rice mixture in palm of hand and make an indentation with the back of a spoon. Spoon 2 tablespoons sardine mixture into indentation and form an open bowl out of the rice in your hand. Cover filled portion with another tablespoon of rice mixture and using both hands, shape the rice into a ball. Continue with remaining rice mixture and stuffing until done.

Roll each ball in flour, then egg whites, then breadcrumbs and refrigerate 1 hour, uncovered.

Heat 4 inches of cooking oil in fryer or deep frying pan to 375 F degrees. Carefully place 3 balls at a time into pan and fry until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes, stirring with tongs or kitchen spoon to keep them moving. Drained cooked balls on paper towels and place on large platter and serve either warm or at room

Ok, now THIS is more like it - now we're talking.

I'd have never in a million years thought that people do this with fresh sardines.

Sounds incredible, I look forward to trying this - will report back with some feedback after giving it a go - thank you

infamousmk

For someone looking for help, you sure are quick to jump on people. Are you new to the internet? Silly and sarcastic answers happen. You've managed to put down anyone trying to have some fun on a Tuesday morning, and have yet to thank anyone that offered help. Why don't you be a lamb and thank those who provided links and recipes. While you're at it, thank Q for for sharing her experience with you.

infamousmk

Oh good - you finally took a moment to thank people. What a peach.