Barbecued Sardines with Wild Rocket Salsa

  • Serves : 6
  • Difficulty level : Easy
  • Type : Dinner

Simple, swift and scrumptious

Ingredients

  • A small amount salt and pepper to season
  • 12 prepared sardines  
  • 1 tbsp olive oil  
  • zest of 2 lemons  
  • juice of 1 lemon 
  • 4 sprigs of  thyme 
  • small bunch  parsley finely chopped
  • 50g  rocket 
  • spring onions finely sliced

Method

  1. Season the sardines and brush with the olive oil. Cook for 2-4 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
  2. While the sardines are cooking, place all the salsa ingredients into a bowl and stir to combine.
  3. Place the sardines onto plates, spoon over some of the salsa. Garnish with the rocket and lemon wedges.
  4. Tip: The sardines can also be cooked under a grill.