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Sardinhas de Escabeche (Emeril Lagasse)
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 105 Minutes
Ready In: 115 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
5 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups julienne onions
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 cup peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon paprika
salt
crushed red pepper
2 pounds small to medium sardines, descaled, gutted, washed and patted dry
oil for frying
Directions:
1. In a large pan, over medium heat, add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic, tomatoes, parsley and bay leaves. Continue to saute for 2 minutes. Stir in the wine, vinegar, and paprika. Season with salt and crushed red pepper. Bring the liquid to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Season the sardines with salt and pepper. Fry the sardines in the hot oil for about 1 1/2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the oil and drain on paper lined plates. Fry the sardines in batches. Place the sardines in a bowl and cover with the onion and tomato mixture. Cover with plastic and place in the refrigerator. Refrigerate for 2 days. Remove the sardines from the refrigerator and spoon the sardines on a platter. Spoon the marinade over the sardines and serve.
By RecipeOfHealth.com