Homemade Spanish- Style Sardines
Craving FRESHER Spanish Sardines? Make them at Home! This recipe unlocks restaurant-quality sardines with simple ingredients & easy steps. Ditch the store-bought and impress everyone with your gourmet skills!
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 524kcal
Equipment
- 1 Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 1½ pound Sardines (cleaned and gutted)
- ½ cup green olives
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- ½ cup carrots (sliced round or flower-shaped)
- 3 pieces bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon peppercorns
- 4 pieces bird's eye chilis
- ½ cup sliced pickled cucumber
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon tablesppon white vinegar
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Add the cleaned sardines (heads and guts removed) to the Instant Pot.
- Top the sardines with garlic cloves, carrot slices, bay leaves, pickles, salt , peppercorns and optional chili peppers.
- Pour in the olive oil, vinegar, and water.
- Close the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to the sealing position. Select the “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” mode and set the timer for 40 minutes on high pressure.
- Once the cooking cycle is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for about 10 minutes, then carefully turn the valve to the venting position to release any remaining pressure.
- Open the lid and gently transfer the sardines to a serving dish. Let them cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 524kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 17.4g | Fat: 24.3g | Saturated Fat: 4.1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 6704mg | Potassium: 1084mg | Fiber: 20.4g | Sugar: 4.7g | Calcium: 730mg | Iron: 29mg
