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Grilled Fresh Sardines with Fennel and Preserved Lemon Recipe

Grilled Fresh Sardines with Fennel and Preserved Lemon Recipe

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Grilled Fresh Sardines with Fennel and Preserved Lemon

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2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium fennel bupounds (sometimes labeled anise ; about 1 1/2 lb total), stalks discarded and bulb halved lengthwise, then cut into 1/2-inch-wide wedges
1/2 red onion , cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (1/2 cup)
4 tsp finely chopped rind (zest and white pith) from preserved lemon
1/4 tsp fennel seeds, crushed
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup water
12 fresh sardines (about 2 to 3 oz each), cleaned , leaving head and tail intact
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
1/4 tsp crushed fennel seeds
1/8 tsp black pepper
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh dill

Directions:

Cook fennel: Heat oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook fennel, onion, preserved lemon rind, fennel seeds, salt, and pepper, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Add water and braise, covered, stirring occasionally, until fennel is very tender and slightly caramelized and water is evaporated, about 10 minutes. Keep warm, covered.
Grill sardines while fennel cooks: Rinse sardines and pat dry, then spread out on a platter. Drizzle sardines with 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with sea salt, fennel seeds, and pepper.
Heat grill pan over moderately high heat until hot. Oil grill pan and grill sardines, in 2 batches if necessary, turning over once, until just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes total per batch. Transfer as cooked to a clean platter with a slotted spatula.
Stir together lemon juice and remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Serve sardines on fennel mixture sprinkled with dill and drizzled with lemon dressing.
Cooks' note: Fennel can be braised 2 hours ahead and kept, uncovered, at room temperature. Reheat to warm before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	246.69 Kcal (1033 kJ)
Calories from fat	240.44 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.72g	41%
Cholesterol	100.64mg	34%
Sodium	401.77mg	17%
Potassium	23.7mg	1%
Total Carbs	1.16g	0%
Sugars	0.42g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.3g	1%
Protein	0.9g	2%
Vitamin C	1.8mg	3%
Iron	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	16.7mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	396.56 Kcal (1660 kJ)
Calories from fat	386.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	42.95g	41%
Cholesterol	161.79mg	34%
Sodium	645.85mg	17%
Potassium	38.1mg	1%
Total Carbs	1.86g	0%
Sugars	0.67g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.48g	1%
Protein	1.44g	2%
Vitamin C	2.8mg	3%
Iron	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	26.9mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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