Name: Fresh sardines with capsicum salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 red capsicum; 1 yellow capsicum; 2 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 1/4 cup (180ml) oil; 1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed; 8 fresh sardines, cleaned and gutted; juice of 1 lemon; chopped parsley and lemon wedges, to serve

Ingredients

1 red capsicum

1 yellow capsicum

2 tablespoon white wine vinegar

1/4 cup (180ml) oil

1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced

1 tablespoon capers, rinsed

8 fresh sardines, cleaned and gutted

juice of 1 lemon

chopped parsley and lemon wedges, to serve

Method

1.Preheat a barbecue on high. Grill whole capsicum, turning frequently, until skin blackens and blisters. Place in a plastic bag. Set aside to cool. Scrape away any blackened skin. Halve and remove ribs and seeds. Cut capsicum lengthways into 2cm strips.

2.Meanwhile, place vinegar in a bowl and season. Whisk in 1/2 cup of oil, 1 teaspoon at a time, until thickened slightly. Add capsicum, onion and capers. Toss to coat.

3.Place sardines in a shallow bowl and season well. Add lemon juice and remaining oil and turn to coat. Cook on barbecue for 2-3 minutes each side, until golden and cooked through. Serve sardines with capsicum salad, parsley and lemon wedges.

To clean sardines, wash under running water and pat dry with paper towel.
Note

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