The Famous SARDINE SANDWICH from Spain | Bocadillo de Sardinas

This Spanish sardine sandwich, known as “bocadillo de sardinas,” is what Mediterranean food is all about. We’re talking a ton of great flavors, simple everyday ingredients, and done in a little over 10 minutes. Serve it next to some marinated olives and a couple of ice-cold beers for the best moment in your day.

To make this sandwich, I used Spanish canned sardines in olive oil. You can use any type of canned sardines you like. But I tell you, make sure to use the good stuff here, as it makes all the difference in this sandwich.

As for the vegetables, I sautéed onions, green bell peppers, and garlic in the olive oil from the canned sardines. You can use any type of vegetables you like, though these are the most common. You can even add in a little crushed red pepper for a spicy kick.

TIPS & TRICKS to Make this Recipe: I used a baguette to make these sandwiches. Which is what’s typically used in Spain. You can use any bread you like. Just make sure it has a hard shell, and if not, lightly toast it. That way it doesn’t fall apart.

Key Ingredients & Cookware I used in this Recipe:
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MY CHEF´S KNIFE
EXTRA VIRGIN SPANISH OLIVE OIL (10% OFF Your Order with Coupon ONAFORK)
SPANISH CANNED SARDINES (10% OFF Your Order with Coupon ONAFORK)

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The Famous Sardine Sandwich from the Spain | Bocadillo de Sardinas

Course Main Course

Cuisine Spanish

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 538 kcal

Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

• 2 cans sardines in olive oil 4 oz / 120 grams each
• 1 large onion (thinly sliced)
• 1 large green bell pepper (thinly sliced)
• 4 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise 120 grams
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard 5 grams
• 2 cloves garlic (finely grated)
• 1 tsp lemon juice 5 ml
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 15 ml
• 1 tomato (finely grated)
• 1 baguette
• sea salt & black pepper
• chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Gently drain the cans of sardines into a fine sieve with a bowl underneath

2. Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in the drained olive oil from the canned sardines

3. After a couple of minutes, add in the sliced onion, sliced green bell pepper, and sliced garlic, mix together, then mix every 1 to 2 minutes so everything evenly sautés

4. In the meantime, add the mayonnaise into a bowl, along with the Dijon mustard, grated garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil, then season with salt & pepper and whisk together

5. After sautéing the vegetables for 7 to 8 minutes and they're lightly sautéed, season with salt & pepper, mix together, and then turn off the heat

6. Cut the baguette into 3-inch (8 cm) pieces (this is about the typical length of a canned sardine), then cut each piece in half lengthwise

7. Add a layer of the mayo aioli over the bottom and top slice of each sandwich, then add some of the grated tomato over the bottom slice, along with a generous portion of the sautéed vegetables and two sardines, top off with chopped parsley, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts

The Famous Sardine Sandwich from the Spain | Bocadillo de Sardinas

Amount Per Serving

Calories 538 Calories from Fat 297

% Daily Value*

Fat 33g51%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Trans Fat 0.1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 17g

Monounsaturated Fat 10g

Cholesterol 92mg31%

Sodium 496mg22%

Potassium 529mg15%

Carbohydrates 38g13%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 7g8%

Protein 22g44%

Vitamin A 489IU10%

Vitamin C 42mg51%

Calcium 309mg31%

Iron 4mg22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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