Crispy Lemon Garlic Sardines

1.Clean the sardines by removing scales, heads, and guts. Rinse them under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

2.In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour with a pinch of salt and pepper. Dredge the sardines in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.

3.Zest and juice one lemon. Mince the garlic cloves and chop some fresh parsley.

4.In a bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, lemon zest, minced garlic, and parsley. Coat each sardine with this breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.

5.Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sardines and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden and crispy.

6.Squeeze the juice of the other lemon over the cooked sardines before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

7.Enjoy the crispy lemon garlic sardines while hot, squeezing extra lemon juice for added freshness!