EGG in SARDINES! This Left Everyone Speechless - You Won't Believe It! (Easy, Low Carb & Delicious)
EGG in SARDINES! This Left Everyone Speechless - You Won't Believe It! (Easy, Low Carb & Delicious) is a easy Mediterranean recipe that serves 1. 330 calories per serving. Recipe by Patricia Delicious Nutrition on YouTube.
Prep: 8 min | Cook: 13 min | Total: 28 min
Cost: $29.21 total, $29.21 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (for sautéing)
- 0.5 medium Red Onion (peeled and thinly sliced)
- 1 can (3.75 oz) Canned Sardines in Olive Oil (drained; keep oil for cooking optional)
- 1 piece Large Egg (beaten)
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked Paprika (adds smoky flavor)
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon Dehydrated Green Onion (for garnish)
Instructions
Slice the Onion
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly into half‑moon strips.
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Heat Oil
Place the frying pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Heat until the oil shimmers.
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Sauté Onion
Add the sliced red onion to the pan and sauté, stirring frequently, until wilted and lightly golden.
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Add Sardines and Break Up
Drain the canned sardines, add them to the pan, and use a whisk or fork to shred the fish into bite‑size pieces.
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Add Egg and Seasonings
Pour the beaten egg over the sardine‑onion mixture, then sprinkle with 0.25 tsp salt, 0.25 tsp black pepper, and 0.5 tsp smoked paprika. Stir gently to combine.
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Cover and Cook Egg
Cover the pan with a lid and let the mixture cook on low‑medium heat until the egg is fully set, about 5 minutes.
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Garnish and Serve
Remove the lid, sprinkle 1 tablespoon dehydrated green onion on top, transfer to a plate, and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 330
- Protein
- 28 g
- Carbohydrates
- 5 g
- Fat
- 22 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
Dietary info: Low-carb, High-protein, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Pescatarian
Allergens: Fish (sardines), Egg
Last updated: April 7, 2026






