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Grilled oregano and paprika stuffed sardines
Paul Ripley Serves 8Ingredients
- 16 small sardines
- olive oil
- 3 shallots, thinly sliced
- 20g breadcrumbs made from day old stale bread
- finely grated zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon smoked Spanish paprika
- 1 tablespoon oregano leaves
- Cornish sea salt
- crusty bread and lemon wedges to serve
Method
1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a frying pan, add shallots and cook over a low heat for 5 mins until soft. Increase the heat and add the oregano and breadcrumbs and cook for 5 mins or until the breadcrumbs are nice and golden. Add the lemon zest and paprika and season with sea salt. Leave to cool.
2. Place 1 teaspoon of your cooled stuffing mixture into the belly cavity of the fish. Place on a well oiled tray and scatter with any remaining stuffing mixture. Drizzle with olive oil and place under the grill for 5-7 mins until just cooked through.
3. Serve sardines at room temperature with crusty bread and lemon wedges.
Ideal as part of a tapas selection.