Buy fresh sardines that have clear, bulging eyes and shiny skin, with the scales intact. Sardines do not freeze well.
GRILLED SARDINES WITH SALMORIGLIO
SERVES 6
KEEP ON TRACK (per serving)
Salmoriglio is a Sicilian sauce used as a marinade or a dressing that’s traditionally made with olive oil, lemon, garlic and oregano. It’s really good drizzled over fish.
FOR THE SALMORIGLIO
• 125 ml (½ cup) olive oil
• grated zest and juice of 2 lemons
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped finely
• 5ml (1 tsp) dried oregano
• a few sprigs of flat-leaf parsley, plus extra to serve
• sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
FOR THE SARDINES
• 12 medium-sized fresh sardines, cleaned
• 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil
• salt
• lemon wedges, to serve
Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl,
