Grilled sardines with salsa verde recipe

1. 1

   Fillet the sardines and remove any pin bones.

2. 2

   Prepare the salsa verde: remove the leaves form the parsley and mint and chop finely.

3. 3

   Transfer these ingredients to a pestle and mortar and add the garlic, mustard, capers and anchovy fillets.

4. 4

   Add a pinch of salt and grind all the ingredients together before adding the olive oil.

5. 5

   Check the seasoning and then set aside while you prepare the rest of the recipe.

6. 6

   Wash and pick through the rocket leaves.

7. 7

   Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.

8. 8

   Mix with the rocket, season with salt and pepper and dress with olive oil and lemon juice.

9. 9

   Pre-heat a griddle pan to very hot.

10. 10

    Season the sardine fillets with sea salt and drizzle with a little olive oil.

11. 11

    Place on the griddle and cook for 2 minutes on each side.

12. 12

    Once cooked, remove from the pan and drizzle with a little lemon juice.

13. 13

    Plate the rocket and cherry tomato salad and then top with the sardines.

14. 14

    Finish with a good drizzle of the salsa verde to serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.