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.