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Pan-Seared Lemon Dill Grilled Sardines with Garlic Cream Sauce
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Pan-Seared Lemon Dill Grilled Sardines with Garlic Cream Sauce

A delicious and healthy dish featuring succulent sardines grilled to perfection and served with a zesty lemon dill sauce and a side of garlic cream sauce. The combination of citrus and herbs brings out the rich flavor of the sardines, while the garlic cream sauce adds a rich and velvety texture to the dish.

Time Cook
20
Level
Intermediate
Calories
420
Allergens
Fish, Dairy, Gluten

Ingredients

12 pieces
Sardines
120 Calories
2 tablespoons
Lemon Juice
10 Calories
1 tablespoon
Olive Oil
120 Calories
3 cloves
Garlic
15 Calories
1/4 cup
Fresh Dill
10 Calories
1/2 teaspoon
Salt
0 Calories
1/4 teaspoon
Black Pepper
0 Calories
1/2 cup
Heavy Cream
100 Calories
1 tablespoon
Butter
100 Calories

Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Rinse the sardines under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Season the sardines with salt and black pepper.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sardines to the skillet, skin side up, and sear for 2-3 minutes or until the skin is crispy. Flip the sardines over and sear for another 2-3 minutes or until cooked through.
3
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 5-7 minutes or until the sardines are cooked through.
4
While the sardines are baking, prepare the garlic cream sauce. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened.
5
To serve, place the sardines on a plate and spoon the garlic cream sauce over the top. Garnish with fresh dill and lemon wedges.

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