Fisherman’s Eggs

About

This Keto take on fisherman’s eggs is rich in both flavor and healthy fats. Our tasty low carb recipe is prepared with canned sardines, aromatic garlic, tender onion, a hint of lemon zest, chopped tomatoes, baby spinach, and fresh eggs; topped with a little fresh parsley and dried chili flakes to serve. This easy recipe makes a great low carb breakfast, brunch, or lunch option!

What Kind of Tomatoes Should I Use?

We have used canned, diced tomatoes for our Keto egg recipe. The recipe uses just half a cup of diced canned tomatoes to create a sauce and add sweetness and flavor to the dish. Opt for diced tomatoes that are natural and do not contain added sugars. You may also substitute for canned crushed tomatoes or stewed tomatoes. Please be sure to adjust your macros to account for any changes made to the recipe.

Serving Suggestions

Fisherman’s eggs are traditionally a combination of sardines and eggs served over toasted bread. Our low carb adaptation takes the eggs and sardines and combines them with spinach and tomatoes to create a meal in itself. This makes a hearty breakfast, brunch or lunch serving on its own. However, if you would like to create a heartier meal or serve this as a dinner option, we would suggest adding a Mediterranean inspired salad or a portion of cauliflower rice.

Ingredients

4 oz sardines, canned in water, drained
2 medium raw egg
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon lemon peel or zest raw
1 cup baby spinach
1 tablespoon parsley
½ medium – 2 1/2" diameter onion
½ cup tomato, canned
½ teaspoon hot chili pepper, dried, without seeds

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over a low/medium heat. Thinly slice the onion and garlic. Add the onion and garlic to the skillet. Sweat gently until tender and fragrant.
Add the diced tomatoes and lemon zest to the skillet. Roughly tear the sardines. Add the sardines to the skillet. Mix well to combine. Simmer over a medium heat for 5 minutes to cook through.
Add the baby spinach to the skillet. Stir well. Allow the spinach to cook through until just wilted.
Make two wells in the mixture. Crack an egg into each well. Cover with a lid and let the eggs cook through to your preference. Scatter over the chili flakes and chopped fresh parsley to serve.