I'm having sardines for my lunch - URGENTLY need recipe ideas as I am now very hungry!

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Hey all warriors,

As the title states I'm having some succulent sardines for my lunch today. I'm now popping off to the post office and while I'm gone I was hoping some helpful warriors with culinary inclinations would be able to help me.

I'm looking at twenty minutes prep and cooking time for a sardine meal for one - got the house to myself LIFE IS GOOD!!!

Back in an hour.

Any suggestions or recommendations?

Garry.
  • Profile picture of the author Dave Patterson
    Cooking time?

    A little Grey Poupon and some saltine crackers and you're good to go...
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    • Profile picture of the author GarryMSayer
      Originally Posted by Dave Patterson View Post

      Cooking time?

      A little Grey Poupon and some saltine crackers and you're good to go...
      Cheers Dave - thanks for replying so quickly.

      Grey poupon is similar to the Dijon Mustard that we get here in the U.K. Saltine crackers could be substituted with the Ritz Crackers that are nestled safely in my store cupboard.

      I'm thinking of chopping and mixing some herbs from the garden - parsley, oregano and thyme with the Dijon Mustard and then spooning this mixture into the gutted cavity of the sardines and then grilling them.

      Whaddya think Dave or anybody else?

      Garry.
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  • Profile picture of the author GarryMSayer
    Decision made.

    Lunch cooked and now off to eat it..

    I'll whack the recipe along with my verdict on this thread later.

    If anyone's interested?

    Garry.
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    • Profile picture of the author glchandler
      Yea---do the recipe. Many of us in the U.S. forget that sardines do not necessarily need to come out of a can with a zip-off lid!
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  • Profile picture of the author garyv
    I've never really had a craving for sardines, but this thread is making me want to try it.
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  • Profile picture of the author Patrician
    I am wondering if this is one of those things that have a slightly different context between UK and US?

    Are what you guys call 'sardines' not little bitty fishies in a can? Ours are teeny tiny and fall apart more or less. (why usually eaten right out of the can on or with a cracker)

    Having trouble imagining how you would 'gut the cavity' and put it on the grill. Wouldn't they fall through?

    ...maybe in the UK what are referred to as sardines are bigger?

    Your recipe sounds pretty good, though...

    Glad you enjoyed it.
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    • Profile picture of the author Dave Patterson
      Originally Posted by Patrician View Post

      I am wondering if this is one of those things that have a slightly different context between UK and US?

      Are what you guys call 'sardines' not little bitty fishies in a can? Ours are teeny tiny and fall apart more or less. (why usually eaten right out of the can on or with a cracker)

      Having trouble imagining how you would 'gut the cavity' and put it on the grill. Wouldn't they fall through?

      ...maybe in the UK what are referred to as sardines are bigger?

      Your recipe sounds pretty good, though...

      Glad you enjoyed it.
      Sardine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

      Maybe lay them on a layer of aluminum foil, brush on a little lemon juice, butter and pepper....hmmmmm.
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  • Profile picture of the author Patrician
    Yeh those pictures they look pretty meaty actually. I am in shock, Dave.

    I like your recipe too. I could do that.
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  • Profile picture of the author GarryMSayer
    Bit delayed I know but here's the recipe...

    Garry's Super Sardine Lunch 4 One

    • 3 sardines topped, tailed and gutted - FRESH and NOT from a tin PUHLLEASE!!!
    • Small handful of chopped fresh (not dried) herbs from the garden or supermarket - I used oregano, parsley and thyme
    • 1 tbsp dijon mustard or Grep Poupon
    • 3 saltine crackers or any plain crackers
    • salt & pepper

    1. Mix the herbs and the mustard together in a small bowl or alternatively pound with a pestle and mortar until mixture resembles a paste
    2. Add preferred seasoning to the mixture
    3. Spoon mixture into the cavities of the sardines and season fish on the outside
    4. Place fish on aluminium foil and grill on a medium heat for two minutes then turn sardines over and grill other side for two minutes
    5. Drizzle lemon juice over the sardines.
    6. Serve with plain buttered crackers and a tossed mixed salad.

    Lunch is served...

    Lovely Jubbly!!!

    Garry.
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  • Profile picture of the author Fernando Veloso
    WoW!

    That is very similar vto the receipe I intended to give you when you opened the thread But I didn't knew the names in EN to tell you and went on my life.

    Over here we call it "Spanish Sauce".

    We grill the sardines with a little bit of salt and when finished, we add the "Spanish sauce" accompanied with baked potatoes and salad.

    Guess you had a nice meal Gary!!!

    Yummy!! I miss summer, that is a great summer meal.
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  • Profile picture of the author Ron Kerr
    There are some recipes and tips re sardines on my recipe site at :

    http://www.google.com/custom?domains...recipesite.com
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