Canned Sardine Fritters Fritelle Sarde Recipes

CANNED SARDINE FRITTERS: FRITELLE SARDE

Steps:

• In a medium-size bowl combine, the canned sardines, eggse, garlic, parsley, pepperonchini, bread crumbs and cheese.
• Using a wooden spoon stir lightly, so as not to mash mixture.
• Set fish mixture aside.
• Fill a deep pot no more than halfway full with olive oil.
• Heat over medium flame until the temperature reaches 350°F.
• The oil should remain at or around this temaperature throughout the frying process.
• Using a spoon, make fritters into semi-balls.
• When the oil reaches temperature, gently drop the fish balls into the hot oil.
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO SPLATTER THE OIL.
• Fry each fritter to a golden brown, about 2 minutes.
• Carefully remove the cooked fritters with a slotted spoon and reserve on a serving dish.
• Repeat until all of the fish mixture has been used.
• These fritters are best served hot with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
• Garnish with parsley and lemon halves.

PASTA CON SARDE (PASTA WITH SARDINES)

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti, and cook until al dente, or 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and rinse under cold water. Toss with 1/4 cup olive oil, cover and keep warm.
• Place another 1/4 cup olive oil in a skillet, and heat over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook just until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the sardines, and cook 1 minute more. Stir in the bread crumbs and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. If necessary to give the mixture a crumbly texture, stir in the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil. Stir in the parsley and pepper, and remove from the heat. If desired, serve with additional Parmesan cheese.