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Marinated Fresh Sardines

Marinated Fresh Sardines

Sardines are high in omega-3 fatty acids, which help prevent arrhythmias associated with heart attacks; the pickled fish can be served as a first course or side dish.

Martha Stewart Living, February 2006 http://www.marthastewart.com/350186/marinated-fresh-sardines
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  • Yield Serves 6

Ingredients

    • 3 small carrots (about 4 ounces), peeled and thinly sliced
    • 2 stalks celery (about 6 ounces), thinly sliced
    • 1 small onion (about 2 1/2 ounces), halved and thinly sliced
    • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
    • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
    • Freshly ground pepper
    • 12 medium fresh sardines (about 1 1/2 pounds), cleaned and filleted
    • 2 cups champagne vinegar
    • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
    • 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

  1. Stir carrots, celery, onion, and oregano in a bowl. Transfer half the mixture to a 7 1/2-by-9 1/2-inch glass baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt; season with pepper.
  2. Lay sardines, skin side up, over vegetable mixture in dish. Top with remaining vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and season with pepper. Stir vinegar, sugar, and 1 cup water in a medium bowl until sugar has dissolved. Drizzle over sardines and vegetables. Cover, and refrigerate until sardines are opaque and slightly firm, about 1 1/2 hours. Drain. Drizzle sardines and vegetables with oil, and gently toss. Transfer to a platter.

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