SARDINES WITH CRISP PAPRIKA CRUMBS

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These sardines are perfect for a light summery meal with friends

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4-6 sardines , depending on size
1 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves , crushed
1 thick slice bread , blitzed into crumbs
1 tsp paprika
handful flat-leaf parsley , chopped
lemon or lime wedges, to serve

Steps:

Heat grill or light the barbecue. Season the sardines inside and out, then grill or barbecue for 5 mins until cooked through.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan. Fry the garlic for 1 min, add the crumbs and paprika, then fry over a fairly high heat, stirring until the crumbs are crisp. Stir in the chopped parsley. Serve the sardines scattered with the crumbs and lemon or lime wedges. Great with a fresh salad, or Italian spinach.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 32 grams protein, Sodium 0.69 milligram of sodium