SARDINES WITH GRILLED BREAD AND TOMATO

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These grilled sardines make for a great summer appetizer.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     Tomato     Lunch     Spring     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Sardine     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more
4 (3/4"-thick) slices sourdough or country-style bread
12 whole fresh sardines (1-1 1/2 pounds total), scaled, gutted, large pin bones removed
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
freshly ground pepper
1 large tomato, preferably heirloom, sliced
Torn basil leaves (for serving)

Steps:

  • Prepare grill for medium-high heat; oil grate. Brush both sides of bread with 2 tablespoons oil total and grill, turning occasionally, until toasted and lightly charred, about 4 minutes. Transfer grilled bread to a plate.
  • Season sardines inside and out with salt and pepper (no need to oil them, as there is so much naturally in their skin). Grill, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and cooked through, 5-7 minutes.
  • Serve sardines with tomato and grilled bread drizzled with oil and topped with basil.

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