Sardine Portuguese Prego Sandwich with Spicy Garlic Peri Peri Sauce

Servings

3-4

Prep Time

40 minutes

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

SANDWICH

2 cans King Oscar Sardines in Water-Low Sodium, water drained
3-4 sandwich rolls
2 tbsp oil
1 small onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp mustard

PERI PERI SAUCE

1/4 cup chopped red chilies or orange habanero chiles
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup oil
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp chopped parsley
1 tbsp fresh oregano leaves
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt, optional

A Portuguese classic: sardines and caramelized onions on a toasted roll with mustard and a bright, fiery homemade peri peri sauce of fresh chilies, garlic, lemon, and herbs.

Instructions

Make the sauce: In a personal blender, combine chiles, garlic, oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, parsley, oregano, paprika, and optional salt. Blend until smooth and set aside.
Make the sandwiches: Heat a skillet on medium-high heat. Add oil, onions, and garlic. Cook until softened and lightly browned. Add sardines and cook until sardines are warm.
Toast the sandwich rolls and spread mustard on bottom.
Divide the sardines between the rolls, then top with the peri peri sauce and sandwich roll top.

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