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Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) | |
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341 | Calories |
19g | Fat |
35g | Carbs |
11g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 6 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 341 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 19g | 24% |
Saturated Fat 3g | 13% |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 64mg | 3% |
Total Carbohydrate 35g | 13% |
Dietary Fiber 11g | 41% |
Protein 11g | |
Calcium 119mg | 9% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
Sartheles Psites (In Greek: σαρδέλες ριγανάτες, pronounced sar-THEH-les ree-ghah-NAH-tes) is a favorite dish all over Greece and happens to be an easy one to make. The recipe calls for fresh sardines, garlic, oregano, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. The hardest part of this recipe may be finding fresh sardines—unfortunately, canned just won't taste the same. And once you score some fresh sardines, you need to eat them the same day—they don't freeze well and will rot quickly.
Greece has the second largest coastline in Europe, so, naturally, an important part of their cuisine is fish—and sardines are a popular variety. Sardines are pulled from the sea, prepared with fresh but minimal ingredients, and then served as an appetizer or light entree. Using Greek oregano makes this recipe truly authentic. Serve when having friends over on a warm summer night— sartheles psites will please even the sardine-skeptics and impress your guests.
Ingredients
- 2 to 2 1/2 pounds fresh sardines
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons rigani (Greek oregano), more or less to taste
- 5 to 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup water
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Preheat oven to 355 F/180 C.
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Remove scales and intestines from the sardines, leaving heads intact.
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Lay sardines in a baking pan and top with all remaining ingredients, using salt, pepper, and oregano to taste (don't skimp), sprinkling evenly.
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Bake for about 45 minutes until fish are golden and skin is crispy.
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Serve and enjoy!