Sicilian Sardine Patties
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Prep Time
40 Minutes
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Cook Time
5 Minutes
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Yield
Many
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Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients
- Extra virgin olive oil for shallow frying
- 4 x 110g Safcol Brisling Sardines in oil, drained
- 1 small onion, grated
- 40g pinenuts
- 50g currants, soaked for 15 minutes then drained
- Zest 1 lemon plus lemon wedges to serve
- 2 sprigs each of mint and parsley, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 4 tbsp freshly grated parmesan
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Place the sardines into a bowl a large bowl and use a fork to break them up. Add the onion, pinenuts, currants, zest, egg, herbs, breadcrumbs, parmesan, and salt and pepper, and combine well.
- Use a tablespoon measure as a guide to form balls and place them on a tray lined with baking paper. These can be cooked straight away but ideally chill in the fridge for 1 hour.
- Heat oil in a fry pan over a medium heat. Add the sardine balls and gently press down with a fork to form patties. Fry for a minute on each side until golden. Drain on paper towel. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
| Servings: | 4 |
| Ready in: | 45 Minutes |
| Course: | Lunch, Dinner, Finger Food |
| Recipe Type: | Fish Cakes & Fritters, Video Recipes |
| Ingredient: | Sardines |
Sicilian Sardine Patties
Sardines are high in protein and full of Omega 3 fats. These Sicilian Sardine Patties, also known as Polpette di Sarde alla Siciliana, are delicious and the addition of currants and toasted pine nuts to fish is typically Sicilian. The one nuts do add texture and a little bit of crunch. If you make bigger patties, they make a great main course for dinner. Serve with some mayonnaise or aioli.
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Tips
When preparing the onion for this recipe, don’t chop it – grate it instead. Also, use currants instead of sultanas as they’re smaller and hold nicely in the patties.
Did you know?
Sardines have been around for centuries? These small fish are said to be named after Sardinia, an island of Italy, because of the abundance that could be found there. While sardines can be enjoyed fresh, they are highly perishable. This is why they’re most commonly found canned. Sardines are abundant in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Mediterranean seas. Sardines are an excellent source of Omega-3 fatty acids that help prevent heart disease due to their anti-inflammatory properties. Omega-3 fatty acids also reduce the risk of blood clots and lower blood pressure. Sardines also have protein, which is essential for you to build healthy bones and muscles.
If you’re looking for more inspirational and tasty sardine recipe ideas, check out our complete range of easy to make sardine recipes.
