YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Crispy Lemon-Herb Roasted Sardines
Fresh sardines roasted to a crispy finish with fragrant lemon and herbs, served alongside tender charred asparagus for a bright and nutrient-dense meal.
INGREDIENTS
7 oz fresh sardines
0.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 clove garlic
1 tsp fresh thyme
1 tsp fresh parsley
0.25 tsp sea salt
0.25 tsp black pepper
1 cup asparagus spears
PREPARATION
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Gently pat the fresh sardines dry with paper towels to ensure the skin gets perfectly crispy during roasting.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, chopped thyme, and chopped parsley.
Arrange the sardines and the trimmed asparagus spears in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Drizzle the lemon-herb oil mixture over the sardines and asparagus, using your hands or a brush to coat them thoroughly.
Season the entire tray evenly with the sea salt and black pepper.
Roast for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the sardines are cooked through and the asparagus is tender with lightly charred tips.
Remove from the oven and serve immediately with an optional extra wedge of lemon for brightness.