Lemon marinated sardines, the fish appetizer par excellence

Few ingredients for a refined appetizer full of flavour. We are talking about sardines marinated with lemon and vinegar.

In a respectable fish (and non-fish) menu , one of the appetizers that simply cannot be missing are marinated sardines. In fact, in their simplicity they are able to conquer everyone: the sour flavor of lemon and vinegar goes perfectly with the full and slightly fatty flavor of this fish. Everything is then served with oil, creating a truly delicious fish appetizer .

If you have always thought that preparing marinated sardines is complicated, you will have to think again. It is one of the fish that is absolutely simple to clean and even the actual steps of the recipe are not at all complex. As mentioned, we prepared sardines marinated with vinegar and lemon because the combination of these two ingredients in a certain sense cooks the fish . In fact, keep in mind that marinated sardines are raw.

How to prepare the marinated sardines recipe

1. First clean the sardines . Remove the head then open them like a book on the belly side, removing the entrails and the bones. As they are ready, rinse them gently under running water and then dry them with kitchen paper.
2. Prepare the marinade by cutting the garlic into slices and chopping the parsley. Combine them in a bowl together with the lemon juice, vinegar and a pinch of salt.
3. Arrange the sardines in layers in a baking dish with a lid, spraying each with the prepared marinade . Make sure the liquid covers them completely before placing them in the refrigerator overnight.
4. When ready to serve them, drain them almost completely from the liquid, season them with plenty of oil and serve.

Sardines marinated with lemon are delicious but if you are looking for other recipes with this ingredient then we recommend preparing sardines au gratin : you will be enchanted by their goodness! Alternatively, try the marinated anchovies , equally delicious.

Conservation

The marinated sardines can be stored, drained from the marinade and covered in oil, for 2-3 days in the refrigerator.

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