Triple tested: Pretend you're in the Med with the fabulous taste of fresh sardines livened up with rocket and lemon. Brought to you by Essentials magazine
Ingredients
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- 12 fresh sardines, cleaned and kept whole
- 1tbsp olive oil
- Lemon wedges, to garnish
For the salsa
- Zest of 2 lemons, juice of 1
- 1tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 sprigs thyme, leaves only
- Small bunch parsley, finely chopped
- 50g wild rocket, finely chopped, plus extra to garnish
- 4 spring onions, finely sliced
WEIGHT CONVERTER
Method
- Season the sardines and brush with 1tbsp oil. Barbecue for 2-3 mins on each side depending on size, until cooked.
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix together all the salsa ingredients and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Transfer the sardines to a warm platter, spoon over the salsa and serve immediately
with the lemon wedges.
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