Messina-style stuffed sardines are a tasty dish from Sicilian culinary tradition, perfect as a main course for festive occasions. The sardines are rolled in a mixture of breadcrumbs, garlic, pine nuts, raisins, capers and parsley, then fried in olive oil. The recipe differs from versions from other Sicilian provinces in the cooking method and in some additional ingredients.
Clean and butterfly the sardines
Prepare the filling with breadcrumbs, garlic, pine nuts, raisins, capers and parsley
Fill the sardines with the prepared filling and close them butterfly-style
Fry the sardines in hot olive oil until golden brown
Test
Stuffed sardines can be kept in the refrigerator for up to two days and reheated when serving. It is recommended to enjoy them with a squeeze of lemon and a garnish of fresh parsley.
Saint Pierre e Miquelon, Sicilia
| Energy (kcal) | 193.56 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 15.42 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 2.25 |
| Fat (g) | 6.35 |
| of which Saturates (g) | 1.78 |
| Protein (g) | 19.52 |
| Fiber (g) | 0.16 |
| Sale (g) | 0.23 |
