Broiled Sardines With Lemon And Thyme Recipes

SARDINES WITH GARLIC, LEMON & THYME

Steps:

• Rinse the sardines, pat dry.
• Mix garlic with 2 Tb of olive oil
• Season sardines with salt and pepper
• Rub the garlic/olive oil all over the sardines including inside the cavities
• Let marinate in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes.
• Heat the broiler until hot. Move the oven rack as close to the heat source as possible (two inches away).
• Heat a flat pan for about 5 minutes.
• Take the sardines out of the refrigerator. Cut the lemon slices in half stuff inside the sardines with thyme sprigs; They will stick out a bit that is fine.
• When the pan is hot, remove it from the oven and brush with 1 Tb of the olive oil, then put the sardines on the pan and drizzle with the remaining 1 Tb olive oil on top.
• Broil for 5 to 7 minutes, then check the sardines; they're ready when they're opaque, the tip of a knife flakes the thickest part easily, and the outside is nicely browned. If they are brown but not cooked through turn down the broiler and roast until done.
• To serve, carefully remove the sardines with a spatula, sprinkle with chopped thyme. Serve with lemon wedges.

MEDITERRANEAN SARDINES WITH LEMON AND GARLIC

Steps:

• For the spicy tartar: Combine the mayonnaise, yogurt, pickles, red pepper, onion, capers, lemon juice, tarragon, chives, hot sauce and cayenne in a mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Stir well, then cover and refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes to allow flavors to come together.
• For the sardines: Preheat a grill to high. Rinse the sardines in cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Season the cavity of each sardine with salt and pepper, then place a sprig of thyme and oregano inside each along with a few slices of lemon and garlic. Season outside with salt and pepper. Carefully tie the sardines with butcher¿s twine to help keep them closed during grilling. Wipe down the grill grates with a towel dipped in oil to clean and create a non-stick surface. Carefully place sardines across grates and grill for 3 to 4 minutes, until skin blisters and chars around the edges. Using a spatula, carefully turn the sardines and grill for a further 2 to 3 minutes to cook through. When done, remove to a platter and keep warm until ready to serve. Serve the sardines slathered with the Spicy Tartar.