Description
Sardine & Egg Patties are crispy, savory, protein-rich patties made with pantry staples and topped with a soft yolk center.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (3.75 oz) sardines in olive oil, drained
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup grated carrot
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley or chives
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg (for binding)
- 2 to 3 eggs (for yolk centers)
- Olive oil or neutral oil for frying
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine drained sardines, breadcrumbs, onion, carrot, herbs, garlic, paprika, salt, pepper, and 1 egg. Mix until it forms a cohesive mixture.
- Divide the mixture into 2 or 3 portions. Shape each into a thick patty and use your fingers to create a deep well in the center of each patty.
- Place the shaped patties on a plate and refrigerate for 10–15 minutes to firm up.
- Carefully crack an egg yolk (or full egg) into the center of each patty’s well.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add oil to coat the bottom.
- Place patties yolk-side up in the pan, cover with a lid, and cook for 6–9 minutes until the bottoms are crispy and yolk is cooked to your preference.
- Remove from heat, let sit for 1 minute, garnish as desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- Refrigerating patties before frying helps them hold shape.
- Use a lid during cooking to steam and set the yolk gently.
- Yolk texture can be adjusted by cooking time (runny, jammy, or firm).
- You can freeze shaped patties (without yolk) for up to 2 months.
- Swap carrots for zucchini, sweet potato, or other grated veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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