Sardine Patties with Dill Yogurt Sauce
One of the most striking differences between Mediterranean seafood dishes and American seafood dishes is the Mediterranean’s creative use of little fish, like sardines. Fish that are lower on the foodchain, like sardines, are also a more sustainable choice than larger fish.
Active time
10 minutesTotal time
25 minutesYield
6 small patties & 1 cup sauceServing Size
3 small patties with sauceNutrition
Share This
Ingredients
2 (4-oz) cans of sardines, packed in water
1 large egg
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper, divided
½ cup whole wheat bread crumbs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup plain yogurt
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons fresh dill
1 cup spinach
Optional garnish: capers
Instructions
- Drain sardines, remove any bones (if not using boneless), then place in a small mixing bowl and mash them with a fork.
- Stir the egg into the mixture, along with ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper, and form into 6 small patties.
- Mix the breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl with the remaining ¼ teaspoon pepper, and gently press the tops and bottoms of each patty into the bread crumbs.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and saute patties on each side for about 3 minutes, until golden brown.
- To make the yogurt sauce, mix yogurt, lemon juice, and dill in a small bowl.
- Serve patties over a bed of spinach with yogurt sauce. Recommend 3 patties per serving for an entree (fewer for an appetizer).
An Oldways recipe and photo, by Kelly Toups
Nutrition
Calories: 400Total Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Sodium: 800mg
Carbohydrate: 20g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 5g (Added Sugar: 0g)
Protein: 36g
How'd it Taste?
Review this Recipe