Nickey's Sardines

Dive into a burst of Mediterranean flavors with Nickey’s Sardines, a vibrant and easy-to-make dish perfect for seafood lovers. This recipe combines tender canned sardines with the bold flavors of sautéed garlic, tangy cherry tomatoes, briny black olives, and capers, all elevated by a hint of dried oregano and red pepper flakes. Finished with a drizzle of bright lemon juice and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this skillet-cooked masterpiece is ready in just 25 minutes—ideal for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining. Serve it warm with crusty bread or crackers to soak up the savory juices. Simple yet packed with flavor, Nickey’s Sardines is a versatile and healthy dish that's sure to satisfy. Keywords: Mediterranean sardines recipe, easy canned sardines recipe, skillet sardines with olives and capers.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cans canned sardines
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 large garlic cloves
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 cup black olives
• 2 teaspoons capers
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain the sardines and set them aside on a plate.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Finely mince the garlic and add it to the skillet, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.

Step 4

Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are softened.

Step 5

Roughly chop the black olives and add them to the skillet along with the capers, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes. Mix well.

Step 6

Gently place the sardines into the skillet and spoon the tomato-olive mixture over them. Cook for another 3-4 minutes to warm the sardines through.

Step 7

Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and drizzle with fresh lemon juice.

Step 8

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately with crusty bread or crackers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(559.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	922.7

Total Fat 64.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.0g
Cholesterol 355mg	0%
Sodium 2006.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 20.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.8g	0%
Total Sugars 4.9g
Protein 65.4g	0%

Vitamin D 480IU	0%
Calcium 1093.2mg	0%
Iron 13.6mg	0%
Potassium 1559.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.0%

Protein: 28.3%

Carbs: 8.7%