Monday 27 February 2023

Roasted Sardines

INGREDIENTS

  • 250g fresh sardines
  • 1 garlic clove finely chopped
  • 1 tsp dry onion flakes
  • ½ tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tbsp dry oregano
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tsp wholegrain mustard
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice plus extra for serving
  • 3 tbsp olive oil plus extra for the baking tray
  • 2 tsp fresh parsley chopped

 

METHOD

Preheat oven to 220 C fan assisted.
 
In a large bowl mix the garlic, onion, paprika, oregano, mustard, lemon juice and olive oil. Add a pinch of salt and papper to taste. Add the sardines to the bowl and gently coat the sardines in the mixture.
 
Sprinkle a little olive oil in a baking tray and arrange the sardines skin side up in one layer. Add any remaining mixture onto the fish. Roast for 15-17 minutes..
 
Remove from the oven, arrange the sardines on a serving plate, sprinkle with the parsley and add a squeeze of lemon juice.
 
Serve with slices of toasted french baguette.