For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a splash of lime juice or a dash of hot sauce before serving. Feel free to substitute other types of chili peppers for the Scotch bonnet, depending on your preferred heat level. If you don't have white rice on hand, brown rice or quinoa also work well with this dish. For a richer flavor, use high-quality, sustainably sourced sardines.
Island-Style Sardines and Rice
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME10 mins
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TOTAL TIME25 mins
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS39
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean with this quick and satisfying dish. Flaky sardines, infused with aromatic spices and rich tomato, create a delightful topping for fluffy white rice – a true taste of island life.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate24 g
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Cholesterol65 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein14 g
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Saturated Fat4 g
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Sodium234 mg
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Sugar1 g
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Fat9 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
1 mins
Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat. (1 minute)
02
Step
1 mins
Add diced tomato, sliced white onion, minced garlic, and minced Scotch bonnet chile pepper to the skillet. (1 minute)
03
Step
5 mins
Cook and stir the tomato mixture until the onion is almost translucent, approximately 5 minutes.
04
Step
1 mins
Pour the sardines and their soybean oil directly into the skillet with the tomato-onion mixture. (1 minute)
05
Step
2 mins
Using a fork, gently mash the sardines and incorporate them into the tomato and onion mixture. (2 minutes)
06
Step
3 mins
Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and cook until the sardines are heated through, about 3 minutes.
07
Step
1 mins
Season the sardine mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper to your liking. (1 minute)
08
StepServe the flavorful sardine mixture immediately over the cooked white rice.
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Adrienne Orn
Jun 11, 2025I substituted the sardines with canned mackerel and it was great!
Lemuel Kunde
Jun 5, 2025I added a little bit of thyme and it was delicious!
Katelyn Wolff
Mar 11, 2025The scotch bonnet pepper gives it the perfect kick!
Annalise Schroeder
Feb 17, 2025This is such a comforting and flavorful dish. Thank you for sharing!
Shirley Cruickshank
Feb 10, 2025My family loved this! Even my picky eaters enjoyed it.
Tavares Buckridge
Jan 30, 2025This recipe is amazing! I never thought sardines could taste so good.
Kip Boyer
Dec 28, 2024Quick, easy, and packed with flavor. A new staple in my kitchen.