Marinated Sardines on Toast With Fennel
This is a delicious and healthy breakfast that you enjoy literally every day. It also works great as a starter or appetizer.
You can also use store-bought marinated sardines for a quick treat, but this marinated sardines recipe is too delicious not to give it a try.
INGREDIENTS
6 sardines butterflied
2 French shallots peeled, sliced
1 tablespoon oregano dried
2 lemon juice
4 tablespoons sea salt flakes
500 milliliters olive oil extra virgin, good quality
1 large head fennel
1/2 bunch shallots
4 slices bread soy linseed or sourdough
INSTRUCTIONS
Start with the sardines as they take the longest to prepare.
Take a non reactive tray large enough to fit the twelve sardine fillets comfortably and pour in the juice of two lemons. Ensure you do this on a level surface so as the sardines get an even cure.
Next sprinkle evenly with sea salt, oregano and sliced eschallots.
Split the sardines on either side of the join in the fillets, check each sardine for scales and remove gently with the back of a knife.
Place the cleaned sardines skin side up in the marinating mixture and cover with go between and press gently.
Place in the fridge for six hours to marinate. Read More…