Pop's Tomato-Braised Sardines

Pop's Tomato-Braised Sardines

My husband spent 2 years in the Philippines as a missionary. Along with his life-changing experience, he brought home a rich culinary repertoire that he incorporated into our family recipes. He passed away in 2016, and these recipes have become things our children treasure. They are part of the memories and fabric that keep his memory bright and alive. Here is “ginisang sardinas” which is a wonderful way to use canned sardines. This is usually eaten spooned over rice per each individual’s desire/taste.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Yield:
2 servings
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground paprika
  • ¼ large onion, diced
  • ½ teaspoon tomato paste
  • 1 ½ cups halved cherry tomatoes
  • ½ cup white cooking wine
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 2 (4 ounce) cans sardines, drained
  • 2 limes, juiced, divided

Directions

Step 1
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat until warm. Add garlic powder and paprika; cook until you can smell the spices, about 1 minute. Add onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Mix in tomato paste and cook for 1 to 2 minutes longer. Add cherry tomatoes and mix until well combined. Cover the pan and cook until tomatoes begin to release their liquid, about 5 minutes.

Step 2
While tomatoes are cooking, combine remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil with 1/2 of the lime juice. Add sardines and gently toss to coat with lime marinade.

Step 3
Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.

Step 4
Remove the lid from the skillet. Pour cooking wine in with onion and tomatoes; stir well. Add water and fish sauce; bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer until liquid begins to reduce, about 5 minutes.

Step 5
Remove sardines from the marinade and place on top of tomato sauce. Discard remaining marinade.

Step 6
Place under the preheated broiler until sardines are well cooked and some of the tomatoes are charred, 4 to 5 minutes.

Step 7
Pour remaining lime juice over the sardines and serve.

Cook’s Note:

Skinless and boneless canned sardines are best, but bone-in is okay, too. In Asian stores, you can sometimes find Filipino canned sardines in tomato sauce. But, when you can't find them, this recipe is a very easy way to make that delicious sauce.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

589
Calories
41g
Fat
18g
Carbs
30g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 589
% Daily Value *
Total Fat41g 52%
Saturated Fat6g 28%
Cholesterol161mg 54%
Sodium1150mg 50%
Total Carbohydrate18g 7%
Dietary Fiber4g 14%
Total Sugars3g
Protein30g
Vitamin C48mg 238%
Calcium478mg 37%
Iron5mg 27%
Potassium947mg 20%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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