Fried sardines are a super appetising and easy to prepare recipe, suitable for aperitifs or finger food occasions. Our family cook, who always delights us with new delicacies, prepared them for my father’s birthday and I was fascinated. With their crunchiness and their taste of the sea, but not too strong, they are really good.

The only thing that wasn’t so nice about making them was having to clean the fish, but well, the result definitely paid off. Crispy and tasty, these fried/baked sardines are accompanied by a squeeze of lemon juice and a salad with Tropea onions and are even better!

Anchovies, a great “poor” fish

Anchovies are considered “poor fish” but, like all oily fish, they have countless beneficial properties. Just think of the large quantity of vitamin D, which is important for bone health, the cardiovascular system and the immune system. This is why it is essential to eat a diet rich in vitamin D during the long, cold summer months, while during the summer it can be acquired directly from the sun.

In addition, sardines are also rich in Omega 3, essential fats for the body that can only be taken in through food. They are mainly used to combat possible inflammation in the body and also to combat high triglycerides, rheumatoid arthritis, depression, Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia!