15-Minute Fresh Roast Sardine Recipe With Garlic, Olive Oil And Oregano

Ingredients

• 600 grams fresh whole sardines
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 large garlic coves
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• ground pepper
• Optional: 1 lemon

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 250°C / 482°F.

2. 2

   Clean the sardines by removing any scales and rinse well.

3. 3

   Cover you oven's tray or a sheet pan with a piece of parchment paper.

4. 4

   Place the sardines one next to the other.

5. 5

   Cut the garlic cloves to very thin slices and toss on top of the sardines here and there.

6. 6

   Dizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle the oregano, kosher salt, and pepper on top.

7. 7

   Cook the sardines for approximately 15 minutes until they get nice and roasted on top. There is no need to flip the fish while it cooks.

8. 8

   Serve with a few drops of freshly squeezed lemon on top.