Fresh sardines
A proper Croatian side built around sardines, vegetable oil and flour — roughly 25 minutes start to finish, and rated easy to make. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into one step.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and deep fryer / pot. At easy difficulty across one step, it's a good one for a busy evening. As written, it's pescatarian — fish but no meat.
What you'll need
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Pantry staples (you likely have these)
Diet: contains fish or shellfish, no meat, based on every ingredient listed below.
Contains: Gluten Fish
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How to make it
- Wash the fish under the cold tap. Roll in the flour and deep fry in oil until crispy. Lay on kitchen towel to get rid of the excess oil and serve hot or cold with a slice of lemon.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet · Deep fryer / pot
Watch how it's made
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What to serve with Fresh sardines
- Cevapi Sausages Beef
- Croatian lamb peka Beef
- Traditional Croatian Goulash Beef
- Croatian Bean Stew Beef
Tips & common questions
How long does Fresh sardines take to make?
About 25 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the one step and 4 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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