Sardines in foil

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Presentation

A second course based on sardines, lettuce, thyme, rosemary, oregano, marjoram, lemon, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper.

Ingredients
Serves 4

600 g (about 1.3 lb / 21 oz) cleaned sardines
8 romaine lettuce leaves
2 sprigs thyme
2 sprigs rosemary
Oregano, to taste
Marjoram, to taste
Juice of ½ lemon
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ garlic clove
Salt, to taste
Black peppercorns, to taste

Method

Chop with the aromatic herbs and garlic

Mix with the breadcrumbs

Salt it and sprinkle it on the sardine fillets.

Cut four sheets of aluminum into rectangles

Grease them and place 2 lettuce leaves on them.

Place two fillets on each sheet of aluminum foil

Drizzle them with two tablespoons of oil

Season with salt and sprinkle with peppercorns, lemon juice and a little grated peel.

Close the aluminum by forming wrappers

Bake them at 220° for about 20 minutes.

Remove the sardines from the foil and place them on a serving plate

Season them with the remaining tablespoon of oil, pepper and a squeeze of lemon.

Allergens

Garlic: very rare cases of garlic reactivity reported

Lettuce: individual cases of intolerance described

Lemon: Lemon intolerance or possible cross-reaction in case of grass pollen allergy

Marjoram: possible cross-reaction in case of sensitivity to Lamiaceae (or Labiatae): thyme, sage, mint, rosemary, oregano, nepeta,,,,

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Oregano: reactivity in case of sensitivity to Lamiaceae (or Labiatae): thyme, sage, mint, rosemary, nepeta

Pepper: possible cross-reactivity in case of intolerance to spices

Rosemary: possible reaction in case of intolerance to spices

Sardines: fish included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011,

Thyme: possible reactivity in case of sensitivity to spices

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Garlic: has immune-stimulating properties, promotes liver function and the elimination of waste metabolites. It also has hypocholesterolemic, lipid-lowering, antiplatelet, hypotensive and hypoglycemic properties that promote cardiac function.

Lettuce: rich in carotenoids that support the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients; useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Lemon: Rich in substances with antioxidant action: vitamin C, beta-carotene, cryptoxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin, which promote the regeneration of liver cells, the functionality of the immune system and which act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the contribution of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Marjoram: good source of antioxidants that promote the functioning of the cardiovascular system and immune system.

Extra virgin olive oil: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids

Oregano: provides antioxidants and vitamin E favorable to the proper functioning of the immune system

Pepper: contains piperine, a powerful antioxidant; It improves insulin sensitivity by reducing cholesterol levels and activating metabolism. Recommended for people with cardiovascular problems.

Rosemary: rich in principles favorable to kidney function (stimulate diuresis), the cardiovascular system by promoting sweating and liver function by promoting bile secretion.

Sardines: they provide zinc and selenium, elements that promote the proper functioning of the immune system by hindering the formation of prostaglandins that prevent proper cellular functioning and has a high content of omega 3 fatty acids, which inhibit platelet aggregation (cardiovascular risk factor). Useful for liver function due to the supply of zinc, selenium and omega 3 and 6 fatty acids

Thymus: has a favorable action on liver function (cholagogue or choleretic) and diuretic due to the action of chlorogenic and caffeic acids

Safety / Intended use

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