Sardines on Chargrilled Toast

9 min

Hot chargrilled sourdough topped with whole tinned sardines, lemon, chilli and parsley — a five-minute Mediterranean lunch.

prepHeat grill pan or barbecue until very hot
4 thick slices sourdough bread	Char-grill bread 1–2 min each side	Rub hot toast with garlic, drizzle oil	Lay sardines on toast, dress & serve
2 garlic cloves
2 × 4 oz / 120 g tin sardines in olive oil, drained
1 tbsp / 15 ml extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for finishing
1 tbsp / 15 ml fresh lemon juice
½ tsp finely grated lemon zest
¼ tsp chilli flakes, or to taste
2 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley
Fine sea salt (if required) and freshly ground black pepper

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