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Spanish Sardines on Toast Recipe

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A simple and flavorful Spanish sardines on toast recipe featuring sardines cooked with garlic, chili, and lemon, served on toasted brown bread with fresh parsley for a quick and healthy meal or snack.

Ingredients

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Sardines Mixture

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • 1 red chilli, deseeded and chopped
  • 1 lemon, zest and juice
  • 2 x 120g cans sardines in sunflower oil, drained
  • half small bunch parsley, chopped

To Serve

  • 4 slices brown bread

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat until hot.
  2. Sizzle garlic and chili: Add the chopped garlic clove and red chili to the pan and sizzle for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Add lemon zest: Stir in the lemon zest and cook for another 30 seconds to release the citrus aroma.
  4. Add sardines: Add the drained sardines to the pan and gently break them up while heating through for 2-3 minutes until warmed.
  5. Toast bread: While the sardines are heating, toast the 4 slices of brown bread until golden and crisp.
  6. Mix parsley and lemon juice: Remove the pan from heat, stir the chopped parsley into the sardines, and add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to brighten the flavor.
  7. Assemble and serve: Divide the sardine mixture evenly over the toasted bread slices and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use fresh parsley for best flavor, though coriander or basil can be substituted.
  • Adjust the amount of chili to your heat preference or omit if sensitive to spice.
  • Draining the sardines well prevents the toast from becoming soggy.
  • Serve with a green salad for a light lunch or simple dinner.
  • Can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free bread.

Keywords: Spanish sardines, sardines on toast, quick snack, garlic chili sardines, seafood toast, easy Spanish recipe

Find it online: https://www.cheftara.com/spanish-sardines-on-toast-recipe/