Leeks with sardines in oil

Leeks with sardines in oil is a easy French recipe that serves 2. 270 calories per serving. Recipe by Dad in Cooking on YouTube.

Prep: 20 min | Cook: 25 min | Total: 1 hr

Cost: $6.32 total, $3.16 per serving

Ingredients

  • 2 pieces Leeks (Cleaned, green parts removed, sliced into thin rounds)
  • 2 cans Sardines in oil (Drained, keep the oil from the can)
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil (Optional, add if sardine oil is insufficient)
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh chopped parsley (For finishing)
  • 0.5 lemon Lemon (Juice only)

Instructions

  1. Clean and cut the leeks

    Remove the tough green parts, rinse the leeks thoroughly under cold water, then slice into rounds about 3 mm thick.

    Time: PT10M

  2. Sauté the leeks in sardine oil

    Heat the pan over medium heat, pour in the oil recovered from the sardine cans (and add a tablespoon of olive oil if needed). Add the leeks and sauté for 5 minutes until tender and lightly golden.

    Time: PT5M

  3. Add the sardines

    Drain the sardines, reserving the oil, place them in the pan and crumble coarsely with the spatula for 3 minutes to warm them.

    Time: PT3M

  4. Season

    Add salt, pepper, chopped parsley and lemon juice. Mix quickly for 2 minutes.

    Time: PT2M

  5. Prepare the oven and ramekins

    Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Divide the leek‑sardine mixture into the two ramekins.

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: 180°C

  6. Bake

    Bake the ramekins for 10 minutes, until the top is lightly golden and the mixture is hot throughout.

    Time: PT10M

    Temperature: 180°C

  7. Rest and serve

    Remove the ramekins from the oven, let rest for 2 minutes, then serve immediately.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
270
Protein
20 g
Carbohydrates
5 g
Fat
15 g
Fiber
2 g

Dietary info: Pescetarian, Gluten-free, Low‑carb, low-carb, low-calorie

Allergens: Fish (sardines), Olive oil (may contain trace nuts depending on manufacturer)

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Leeks with sardines in oil

Recipe by Dad in Cooking

A simple and tasty dish where leeks are sautéed in sardine oil, then mixed with fresh sardines and lightly baked in the oven. Served in small ramekins, it's a quick idea for a light dinner or a gourmet appetizer.

EasyFrenchServes 2

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Source Video
22m
Prep
15m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
47m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$6.32
Total cost
$3.16
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Use sardine oil to sauté the leeks to maximize flavor.
  • Do not overcook the leeks so they stay slightly crunchy.

Safety Warnings

  • Sardine oil can splatter when heated; handle with care.
  • The oven reaches 180 °C – use kitchen gloves to remove the ramekins.

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