SPICY FRIED SARDINES

Preparation Method :

• Heat the oil for deep-frying in a deep saucepan or deep-fat fryer. Season the flour with salt and pepper.
• Dip the sardines into the flour to coat evenly and fry in the hot oil for 2 minutes or until golden.
• Remove and place on a tray lined with paper towels to absorb the excess oil. Keep warm.
• Heat the olive oil in a saucepan. Add the shallots and sauté for 5 minutes, then add the vinegar and cook until nearly half of it has evaporated, four Transfer the sardines to a warmed serving dish.
• Add the remaining olive oil, the garlic, mint, lemon peel and juice, and chilies to the onion mixture and cook for 1 minute.
• Spoon the sauce over the sardines and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Served hot or at room temperature.