The world of culinary exploration is marked by uncanny yet delightful pairings that awaken our taste buds and challenge our preconceived notions about what can go well together on a plate. Among these, the combination of bacon and sardines may seem like an unusual marriage, but it's one that has increasingly found favor among food enthusiasts, health aficionados, and those seeking a unique culinary experience. In this blog post, we'll unravel the charm of bacon wrapped sardines, a dish that offers a tantalizing blend of flavors, textures, and an unexpected nutritional profile.
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Bacon Wrapped Sardines
Exploring the fusion of sardines and bacon opens the door to a world of creative possibilities. The preparation of bacon wrapped sardines is a craft in its own right, balancing the distinct qualities of each ingredient to achieve a harmonious result. From the selection of the freshest sardines to the perfect crispness of the bacon, attention to detail ensures a memorable dish.
Serve these as an appetizer or main dish alongside a big bowl of Creamy Asparagus Soup and Strawberry Broccoli Salad for a flavor-filled meal that's sure to leave your tastebuds singing.
Ingredients
Serves: 2 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 2 minutes
- 6 whole fresh sardines
- 6 slices bacon, halved crosswise
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Cooking fat
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges to serve
How to Make Bacon Wrapped Sardines
Heat some cooking fat in a skillet over a medium-low heat and cook the sardines until barely cooked through, about 2 minutes on each side.
When cool enough to handle, wrap each cooked sardine with a bacon piece and secure with toothpicks.
Pour enough heat-resistant cooking fat like tallow, ghee or coconut oil in a pot or dutch oven to a depth of 2-inches and heat over a medium heat until the oil reaches 350 F on a deep fry thermometer. Be careful and monitor the temperature of the hot oil closely.
When the oil is at the desired temperature, place the wrapped sardines in the oil and fry them until the bacon is crisp, about 2 minutes. Operate by batches if necessary.
Remove with a slotted spoon, pat dry with paper towels and remove the toothpicks.
Serve the bacon wrapped sardines on plates with lemon wedges, season to taste with black pepper and sprinkle the chopped parsley over.
More Seafood Recipes
If you love seafood as much as I do, then you'll want to add it to your meal plan regularly. Below are a few more family-favorite recipes to check out and bookmark for making soon.
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📖 Recipe
Bacon Wrapped Sardines
Ingredients
- 6 whole fresh sardines
- 6 slices bacon halved crosswise
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- Cooking fat
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges to serve
Instructions
- Heat some cooking fat in a skillet over a medium-low heat and cook the sardines until barely cooked through, about 2 minutes on each side.Cooking fat, 6 whole fresh sardines
- When cool enough to handle, wrap each cooked sardine with a bacon piece and secure with toothpicks.6 slices bacon
- Pour enough heat-resistant cooking fat like tallow, ghee or coconut oil in a pot or dutch oven to a depth of 2-inches and heat over a medium heat until the oil reaches 350 F on a deep fry thermometer. Be careful and monitor the temperature of the hot oil closely.
- When the oil is at the desired temperature, place the wrapped sardines in the oil and fry them until the bacon is crisp, about 2 minutes. Operate by batches if necessary.
- Remove with a slotted spoon, pat dry with paper towels and remove the toothpicks.
- Serve the bacon wrapped sardines on plates with lemon wedges, season to taste with black pepper and sprinkle the chopped parsley over.Freshly ground black pepper to taste, Lemon wedges to serve, 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
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