Fast Fried Fresh Sardines

• Clean and wash sardines in cold water. Sprinkle with salt and put in colander to get rid of extra liquid.
• Heat oil in a heavy pan until hot. 
• Roll sardines in all purpose flour and fry in vegetable oil until brown and crispy. 
• Sprinkle with kosher salt and dry on paper towel to get rid of excess oil. 
• Serve hot with fresh bread and bean salad or any other salad of your choice. 

Note: Fresh anchovies could also be prepared that way. This type of food is very popular for lunch, called marenda in coastal and continental part of Croatia.