Sardines with garlic and chilli

SERVES 4 AS A STARTER

• 1g freshest sardines
• 75g extra virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 dssp flat-leaf parsley
• 0 freshly ground black pepper
• 1 lemon

Step 1
Marinate the sardines in 50ml of olive oil, garlic, chillies and parsley for 2 hours.

Step 2
If you don't own a plancha, heat the heaviest-bottomed or non-stick pan over a high heat.

Step 3
Drizzle the remaining oil into the pan and heat until it starts to smoke.

Step 4
Reduce the heat a little and add the sardines, and season.

Step 5
Cook for 30-40 seconds each side, remove from pan.

Step 6
Serve with wedges of lemon.