Pop's Sardines in Tomato-Lime Braise
Pop's Sardines in Tomato-Lime Braise brings tender canned sardines into a tangy tomato base lifted with paprika and fresh lime. The quick broil deepens the tomato sweetness and adds gentle char, making each bite bright and rich. Serve it over steamed rice for a satisfying weeknight Dinner or as a vibrant shared plate.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pop's Sardines in Tomato-Lime Braise, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 21
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic powder and paprika; cook until the spices are fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more. Add the cherry tomatoes and stir until evenly combined. Cover the pan and cook until the tomatoes start to release their juices, about 5 minutes.
- 2
While the tomatoes cook, mix the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil with 1/2 of the lime juice. Add the sardines and gently toss to coat in the lime marinade.
- 3
Position an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven broiler.
- 4
Uncover the skillet. Pour in the cooking wine with the onion and tomatoes; stir well. Add the water and fish sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the liquid starts to reduce, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Lift the sardines from the marinade and place them on top of the tomato sauce. Discard any remaining marinade.
- 6
Broil under the preheated broiler until the sardines are well cooked and some tomatoes are charred, 4 to 5 minutes.
- 7
Drizzle the remaining lime juice over the sardines and serve.
- Calories 486.91 kcal High 24%
- Protein 29.12 g Good Source 58%
- Carbohydrate 16.36 g 6%
- Total Fat 32.11 g High 41%
- Saturated Fat 5.12 g High 26%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 52.17 mg Moderate 17%
- Sodium 1307.1 mg High 57%
- Dietary Fiber 4.46 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 8.68 g --
- Added Sugars 1.23 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 475.43 mg Good Source 37%
- Iron 6.36 mg Good Source 35%
- Potassium 544.53 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 217.27 mcg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin C 22.15 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Sulfites
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Pop's Sardines in Tomato Lime Braise is made with 11 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cherry Tomato, Diced Onion, Fish Sauce, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 486.91 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pop's Sardines in Tomato-Lime Braise made of?
- The main ingredients are Cherry Tomato, Diced Onion, Fish Sauce, Garlic Powder, Lime Juice. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pop's Sardines in Tomato-Lime Braise?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 486.91 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pop's Sardines in Tomato-Lime Braise easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Pop's Sardines in Tomato-Lime Braise healthy?
- Pop's Sardines in Tomato-Lime Braise has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 486.91 calories and 29.12 g of protein, or 58% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1307.1 mg (57% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.12 g (26% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Sulfites, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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