Bothdelicious and economical,
sardines take moments to cook
SERVES 4
800g fresh whole gutted sardines
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
2 tbsp olive oil (if cooking indoors)
■To barbecue: light the barbecue and
once it’s ready, place the sardines in
a fish grill basket so that they can be
turned easily. Cook for 2 minutes
on one side, then 1 minute on the
other. Place the sardines on a serving
platter, grate over some lemon zest
and squeeze over a little lemon juice.
Serve immediately.
■To cook indoors: preheat the grill
to high. Lay the sardines on a raised
grill rack on a baking tray. Grate over
some lemon zest and drizzle over the
olive oil. Place under the grill for a
few minutes. Turn once, then cook for
a final minute. Place the sardines on a
serving platter, grate over some lemon
zest and squeeze over a little lemon
juice and serve immediately.
SARDINES