Garlic, Lemon and Herb Baked Sardines

A simple and delicious Mediterranean diet inspired recipe, these baked sardines feature fresh garlic, lemon and herbs, all topped with a light panko crust.

Course Appetizer, entree, fish

Cuisine Mediterranean

Keyword appetizer, garlic, herbs, lemon, mediterranean diet, sardines, seafood

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Servings 2 servings

Author Brynn McDowell, RD at The Domestic Dietitian

Ingredients

2 cans Wild Planet sardines you can use any flavor you like, I chose the Wild Sardines in Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Lemon
1 cup panko style breadcrumbs
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 tbsp dried oregano
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice, plus more for slicing sliced
4 sprigs fresh thyme

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degree F
In a large bowl, combine 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tsp dijon mustard, 1 tbsp dried oregano and 2 tbsp olive oil. Mix until well combined
Add sardines to bowl and mix to evenly coat
Lay sardines in a shallow baking dish, in a single layer
Drizzle with fresh lemon juice, additional lemon slices and sprigs of fresh thyme
Place dish in oven and bake for about 15-20 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before serving