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Sardines with Salmoriglio and Bread

Sardines with Salmoriglio and Bread

Prep time: 15 minServes: 4

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Sardines with salmoriglio and lemon — summer's simplest Mediterranean starter. Crisp white, rosé or sparkling. Nothing needs to be complicated.

Ingredients

  • 12 fresh sardines, cleaned
  • Olive oil
  • Salt
  • Salmoriglio: 4 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 garlic clove pressed, 1 tbsp oregano, salt
  • Toasted bread
  • Lemon wedges

Method

  1. 11. Salmoriglio: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano and salt.
  2. 22. Brush the sardines with olive oil, salt.
  3. 33. Grill or fry on high heat 2–3 minutes per side.
  4. 44. Place on a plate, drizzle salmoriglio.
  5. 55. Serve with toasted bread and lemon wedges.