Sardine toast

Serves : 4

Preparation and marinating: 35 minutes

Cooking time: 4 minutes

Ingredients

• 8 sardine fillets
• 60 ml (4 tablespoons) olive oil
• 4 slices farmhouse bread
• 2 sprigs thyme, leaves removed
• 12 basil leaves
• 30 ml (2 tbsp.) lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 120 ml (8 tbsp.) parsley leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste

Salsa

• 1 mango, diced
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 1 tomato, brunoise
• 30 ml (2 tbsp.) white wine vinegar
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 30 ml (2 tbsp.) oil

Preparation

1. Preheat barbecue to maximum.
2. Brush sardine fillets lightly with olive oil.
3. Grill sardine fillets for 2 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside.
4. At the same time, toast the bread slices on the grill for 1 minute on each side, or until nicely browned.
5. In a bowl, puree thyme, basil, remaining olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper. Check seasoning.
6. Pour the mixture over the sardine fillets and leave to marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes.
7. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the mango, shallot, tomato, vinegar, chili pepper and oil. Check seasoning.
8. Place the sardine fillets on each slice of toast, followed by the prepared salsa.