Grilled sardines

Ingredients for 2 servings:

• 12 sardines
• 200 ml olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 lemon(s)
• 80 g herb butter
• Sea salt
• pepper
• Paprika powder
• 12 sprig(s) rosemary, small
• 2 tbsp thyme
• 12 basil leaves

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Rest time approx. 1 hour; Total time approx. 1 hour 30 minutes

Sardinian gravy

Wash and clean the sardines (it’s best to carefully rinse out the insides with your fingers under running water). Remove the heads if desired. Place the sardines in a shallow dish and drizzle with olive oil and a little lemon juice. Season with freshly ground black pepper, thyme, and paprika. Peel and slice the garlic cloves, and place each on top of the fish with a small sprig of rosemary. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Light the charcoal grill. Remove the sardines from the dish and stuff a small slice of herb butter and a basil leaf into the belly of each one. Season the fish with sea salt and grill until crispy, turning gently. Serve with lemon wedges, aioli (garlic sauce), baguette, and salad.