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Mediterranean Cherry Tomato Sauce with Grilled Sardines
Mediterranean tinned cherry tomato sauce with olive oil, fresh garlic, and brown sugar, served with grilled sardines on sourdough.
You can garnish the dish with some fresh herbs like basil or parsley, if desired. Additionally, you can drizzle a little extra olive oil over the sauce before serving for an added touch of richness.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 400 g tinned cherry tomatoes
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 fresh sardines gutted and cleaned
- 4 slices sourdough bread
Method
Cherry Tomato Sauce:
- In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the tinned cherry tomatoes to the saucepan, along with their juices. Stir in the brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. This will allow the flavours to blend and the sauce to thicken.
Sardines:
- While the sauce is simmering, prepare the sardines. Season them with salt and pepper. Grill the sardines on the preheated grill or barbecue for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through and nicely charred.
Sourdough:
- Toast the sourdough bread slices on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown.
- Once the sauce has thickened, remove it from the heat and taste for seasoning. Adjust the salt and pepper if needed.
Serving:
- To serve, place a slice of toasted sourdough bread on each plate. Spoon the cherry tomato sauce generously over the bread. Top with two grilled sardines per plate.Serve the dish immediately while it's still hot. Enjoy.
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