Whole Sardines with Fresh Herbs and Crème Fraîche
Fresh sardine fillets marinated in citrus and herbs, then dressed with a flavorful olive oil and lemon marinade. This elegant dish is finished with a dollop of creamy crème fraîche for a perfect balance of flavors.
6 servings
2 hr
Ingredients
- •4 pounds fresh sardines, cleaned, boned, and filleted
- •1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- •2 tablespoons salt
- •10 cloves garlic, thinly sliced crosswise
- •6 whole shallots, thinly sliced
- •½ cup virgin olive oil
- •6 sprigs thyme leaves
- •6 sprigs oregano leaves
- •½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- •1 tablespoon honey
- •1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- •1 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Lightly score each sardine crosswise on the skin side, three times per fillet. In a nonreactive bowl, combine the sardines, lemon juice, salt, garlic, and shallots. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Before serving, drain the sardines, discarding the lime juice, garlic, and shallots. In a bowl, blend together the marinade ingredients. Add the sardines and gently toss. Garnish with crème fraîche.
120 min
