Pan-Fried Sardines: Easy Lemon Butter Drizzle Recipe at Home
Learn how to make delicious pan-fried sardines with a zesty lemon butter drizzle at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 sardines
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Clean and prepare the sardines.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Place the sardines in the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Drizzle lemon juice over the sardines before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the butter.
- Fresh herbs like parsley can enhance the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg