Baked Whole Sardines with Za’atar & Lemon

Name: Baked Whole Sardines with Za’atar & Lemon
Cuisine: Israel
Ingredients: 6–8 medium (400–500 g total) Whole sardines (gutted, scaled); 3 tbsp Olive oil; 2 tbsp Za’atar; 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice; 2 cloves (sliced) Garlic; 2 tbsp (chopped) Fresh parsley; ¾ tsp Salt; to taste Black pepper

A recipe from Israel.

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Baked Whole Sardines with Za’atar & Lemon

Nutrition (per serving)

450Calories

42 gProtein

6 gCarbs

32 gFat

2 gSugar

1300 mgSalt

Ingredients

6–8 medium (400–500 g total) Whole sardines (gutted, scaled)
3 tbsp Olive oil
2 tbsp Za’atar
2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
2 cloves (sliced) Garlic
2 tbsp (chopped) Fresh parsley
¾ tsp Salt
to taste Black pepper

Method

Preheat small oven or toaster oven to 220°C (425°F).
Score sardines lightly → rub inside & out with olive oil, lemon juice, za’atar, salt & pepper.
Stuff each with a slice of garlic and a pinch of parsley.
Lay sardines in a single layer on a small baking tray lined with parchment.
Bake 10–14 min until skin is crisp and flesh is opaque.
Rest 2 min → plate → squeeze extra lemon over.
Serve with tahini sauce, schug, a small tomato-cucumber salad, and pita.