Rolled Sardines

Ingredients

• 12 sardine fillets (ready to cook)
• 1 Garlic clove
• 1 handful mixed herbs (parsley and dill)
• chili flakes
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 0.5 tsp lemon zest (unprocessed)
• Salt
• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F) with upper and lower heat.

2. 2.

   Rinse the sardines and pat dry. Lay them on a work surface skin side down. Peel and finely dice the garlic. Rinse, pat dry, pluck, and roughly chop the herbs. Mix the garlic with some chili, 2-3 tbsp oil, the herbs, and lemon zest; season with salt. Spread the mixture over the sardines, roll them up, and secure with toothpicks. Place in a greased baking dish and bake (or grill turning) for about 10 minutes.

3. 3.

   Before serving drizzle with lemon juice and a little olive oil. Sprinkle with sea salt and chili and serve.

4. 4.

   Serve with salad as desired.