Tuesday, September 09, 2008

Top 11 Foods: Sardines

High in phosphorus, omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamin D and calcium, sardines are totally overlooked. I've stocked up on enough sardines to last me through the impending economic depression. Filtered tap water and sardines. What more could you want? (Please don't say bottled water. PLEASE.)

It's really hard to find fresh sardines, so when my local fishmonger tells me he's getting a shipment in from Italy, I stock up! The hardest part about eating them is in the prepping, though. They're pretty delicate, so handle them with care, less they disintegrate whilst cleaning.

I like to sautee them in some olive oil and serve them over salad. No salt. No nothing. Just a couple minutes per side, and presto!!! Instant health benefits! Beets, pumpkin seeds, sardines, what next?

Wish you could have a bite,
Foodsnob

3 comments:

Jennifer Kim said...

one of my fave tapas that I had in Spain was fresh sardines in a little olive oil, lemon, salt and herbs on a piece of bread. freaking delicious.

Lokialokia said...

Yes, my Spanish experience was memorable too. I do go for them immersed in a liquid over which I often obsess: vinegar. Oh dear, I love those bocharones!

Anonymous said...

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