BAKED SARDINES IN PEPPERONATA

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"If you don't like sardines," says Lett, "you're going to today." Make sure to ask your fishmonger to remove the center bones but leave the head and tail intact.

Categories     Appetizer     Bake     Christmas     Christmas Eve     Seafood     Fish     Bell Pepper     Sardine     Bon Appétit     White Wine

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 red bell peppers
1/2 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons drained capers
1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
8 whole fresh sardines, scaled, gutted, deboned
Chopped fresh dill and grilled crusty bread (for serving)

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Broil peppers on a broilerproof rimmed baking sheet, turning occasionally, until blistered all over, 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let sit 15 minutes. Peel, seed, and slice into 1/2"-wide strips.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 450°F. Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 8-10 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high, add tomato paste and sugar and cook, stirring, until tomato paste is beginning to darken, about 1 minute. Add wine and vinegar and cook, stirring often, until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes. Mix in roasted peppers, parsley, capers, and oregano. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Transfer pepperonata to a shallow 3-quart baking dish.
  • Season sardines inside and out with salt and pepper; lay on top of pepperonata. Drizzle with oil and bake until sardines are firm and beginning to brown, 15-20 minutes. Top with dill, drizzle with more oil, and serve with bread.

Mx Mehedi Hasan
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the sardines are always cooked perfectly.


Martin Helvig
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy and delicious.


arman shalik
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the sardines and the pepperonata sauce.


OUAHID Arous
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat sardines. My kids love the sweet and tangy pepperonata sauce.


Miracle Anthony (Mimi)
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I'm not a fan of sardines, but I love this recipe. The pepperonata sauce is so flavorful that it masks the fishy taste of the sardines.


unisha Lamichhane
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover sardines. I always have a few cans in my pantry, and this is a delicious way to use them up.


Kathy Cade
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The sardines were cooked perfectly and the pepperonata sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Nick Eastman
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a disaster. The sardines were overcooked and the pepperonata sauce was bland. I don't recommend this recipe.


Janet Quansah
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make, delicious, and healthy. I love that I can get a nutritious meal on the table in just a few minutes.


Nxt Heroic
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I'm not a big fan of sardines, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The sardines were cooked perfectly and the pepperonata sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this dish again.


Andleeb Danish
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The combination of sardines and pepperonata is inspired. The briny flavor of the sardines pairs perfectly with the sweet and tangy sauce. I will definitely be making this dish again.


karma lama
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I was able to throw it together in just a few minutes, and it turned out perfectly. The sardines were cooked to perfection and the pepperonata sauce was delicious.


Rebecca odonnell
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This baked sardines recipe was a hit! The pepperonata sauce was incredibly flavorful and perfectly complemented the delicate taste of the sardines. I served it with some crusty bread and a simple salad, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.