This Avocado Salsa and Sardine Frenchy recipe is a fusion of French and Mexican flavors, creating a unique and delicious dish. The creamy avocado salsa pairs perfectly with the crispy and flavorful sardines, while the Frenchy twist brings a touch of elegance to the plate. It's a quick and easy recipe that is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed and finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 sardine fillets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Vegetable oil for frying
Directions
- In a medium bowl, mash the avocados with a fork until smooth. Stir in the red onion, tomato, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- In a shallow dish, mix the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. In another shallow dish, place the beaten eggs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Coat each sardine fillet in the flour mixture, then dip in the beaten eggs, and coat again in the flour mixture.
- Carefully place the coated sardine fillets into the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden and crispy. Remove from the skillet and drain on a paper towel.
- Serve the crispy sardines with a generous spoonful of avocado salsa on top.
- Enjoy your Avocado Salsa and Sardine Frenchy!
Interesting Facts
Sardines are packed with omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for heart health.
Avocados are a great source of healthy fats and are known to improve the absorption of nutrients.
This recipe can be easily customized by adding additional spices or herbs to the avocado salsa for extra flavor.
The Frenchy twist in this recipe comes from the crispy sardine fillets, which are reminiscent of classic French cooking techniques.