Sardine Aguachile-esque Snack

Ingredients

• 1 can sardines (in oil or water (e.g., Fishwife brand))
• 0.5 bunch cilantro (tender leaves and stems)
• 0.5 jalapeño (for the sauce)
• 0.5 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp hot sauce (El Yucateco brand recommended)
• 2 lime juice (juice of 2 limes)
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tbsp olive oil (for the sauce)
• 0.5 cucumber (peeled, cored and thinly sliced)
• 0.5 avocado (thinly sliced)
• 0.25 red onion (thinly sliced)
• jalapeño (thinly sliced, for garnish)
• black pepper (to taste)
• extra olive oil and cilantro (to finish)

Steps

1. 1

   In a blender, combine the 1/2 bunch of cilantro, 1/2 jalapeño, 1/2 tsp cumin, lime juice from 2 limes, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1 tbsp olive oil.

2. 2

   Blend the mixture until completely smooth to create the aguachile marinade.

3. 3

   Open the can of sardines and place them in a small bowl or container. Pour the blended sauce over the sardines.

4. 4

   Let the sardines marinate in the sauce for 5 to 6 minutes to absorb the flavors.

5. 5

   Carefully transfer the marinated sardines to a serving plate.

6. 6

   Top the sardines with the sliced cucumber, avocado, red onion, and extra sliced jalapeño.

7. 7

   Finish the dish with a crack of black pepper, a drizzle of extra olive oil, and a few sprigs of fresh cilantro.

8. 8

   Serve immediately with tostadas and additional hot sauce on the side.

Notes

The author suggests this as a 'glass skin' snack due to the high omega-3 content in sardines and healthy fats in avocado and olive oil.

Nutrition per serving

• snack
• seafood
• pescatarian
• no-cook
• healthy
• canned fish
• aguachile