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Spanish Sardines in Tomato Sauce

Spanish Sardines in Tomato Sauce

Course Appetizer
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 266 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

  • 2 cans sardines in olive oil 4 oz / 120 grams each
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 45 ml
  • 1 onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 5 tomatoes
  • 1/2 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 1.15 grams
  • pinch sea salt
  • dash black pepper
  • dash white sugar
  • handful fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Roughly chop the onion, roughly chop the garlic and cut the tomatoes into big chunks

  2. Heat a fry pan with a medium heat and add in the olive oil

  3. After a couple minutes add in the onion and garlic, mix with the olive oil, after 4 to 5 minutes and the onion is translucent, add in the paprika, give it a quick mix, then add in the chopped tomatoes, sea salt, black pepper and sugar, mix together, after 5 minutes and the tomatoes are lightly sauteed, turn off the heat and let the mixture cool

  4. Meanwhile, drain the olive oil from the cans of sardines and then gently remove the sardines from the can

  5. Once the tomato mixture has slightly cooled, add into a food processor and pulse for 30 to 60 seconds or until you end up with a smooth texture

  6. Transfer the tomato sauce into a serving dish, add the sardines over the tomato sauce, making sure to give them a gentle flip so they´re coated in the tomato sauce, sprinkle with finely chopped fresh parsley, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Get the Sweet Smoked Spanish Paprika I used to make this Recipe

Nutrition Facts
Spanish Sardines in Tomato Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 266 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Cholesterol 89mg30%
Sodium 201mg9%
Potassium 667mg19%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 17g34%
Vitamin A 1472IU29%
Vitamin C 24mg29%
Calcium 265mg27%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.