Sardines With Coriander
Serves 4
- 12-16 large fresh sardines
- olive oil for brushing
- salt and black pepper
- lime wedges and flat-leaf parsley sprigs to garnish
CORIAND},'R LIME BUTTER
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 tsp lime juice
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp finely grated lime zest
STEPS :
- Scale the sardines with the back of a kitchen knife. With a sharp knife, cut the
stomachs open and scrape out the contents, particul~rly any dark blood.
- Rinse the sardines inside and out and pat dry. Brush all over with oil and sprinkle
with salt and pepper.
- Prepare the coriander lime butter: heat a heavy pan, add the coriander, and toast
lightly. Transfer the coriander to a bowl and leave to cool slightly.
- Add the butter and lime juice to the coriander and whisk until thick. Stir in the
shallot and lime zest and salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the sardines under . the broiler, 4 in (10 cm) from the heat, and grill for
1 1/2 -2 minutes on each side until they begin to feel firm.
- Transfer the sardines to a platter, and spread a little coriander lime butter on
each one. Garnish with lime wedges and flat-leaf parsley sprigs, and serve immediately.
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