Michel Roux Jr's grilled sardines with ham and basi

Name: Michel Roux Jr's grilled sardines with ham and basil recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 36 sardine fillets; 1 bunch of basil; 1 pinch pepper; 9 thin slices of Parma ham sliced in half lengthways; 8 large tomatoes; 3 shallots, peeled and chopped; 2 tbsp malt vinegar; 1 tbsp of tomato paste; 2 tbsp muscovado sugar; 1 pinch salt and pepper; 1 pinch of chilli powder; 1 tbsp each of mint, basil and coriander, roughly chopped

Servings: persons

36 sardine fillets
1 bunch of basil
1 pinch pepper
9 thin slices of Parma ham sliced in half lengthways
8 large tomatoes
3 shallots, peeled and chopped
2 tbsp malt vinegar
1 tbsp of tomato paste
2 tbsp muscovado sugar
1 pinch salt and pepper
1 pinch of chilli powder
1 tbsp each of mint, basil and coriander, roughly chopped

1
Place 3 basil leaves on a sardine fillet, season with pepper and place another fillet on top.
2
Wrap each pair of fillets in a slice of ham and hold together with a wooden cocktail stick.
3
Grill for 4 minutes each side and serve with the relish.
4
If you want to serve the sardines with toast, grill some slices of sourdough bread and rub with a little garlic.
5
Top with some relish followed by the sardines.
6
For the tomato relish: blanch the tomatoes and remove the skin.
7
De-seed them and chop roughly.
8
Put the shallots and garlic in a pan with the vinegar and 2 tablespoons of water.
9
Simmer until almost dry, then add the tomato paste and sugar.
10
Continue to cook and stir for 3-4 minutes.
11
Add the tomato flesh, season to taste with salt, pepper and chilli powder and simmer for 10-12 minutes until cooked.
12
When cool, fold in the roughly chopped herbs.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 36 sardine fillets, 1 bunch of basil, 1 pinch pepper, 9 thin slices of Parma ham sliced in half lengthways, and more.

Yes, Michel Roux Jr's grilled sardines with ham and basil recipe falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Michel Roux Jr's grilled sardines with ham and basil recipe

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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