Whole Sardines with Fresh Herbs and Crème Fraîche

Ingredients for Whole Sardines with Fresh Herbs and Crème Fraîche

• 1.8kg fresh sardines, cleaned, boned, and filleted

• 240ml freshly squeezed lemon juice

• 2 tablespoons salt

• 10 cloves garlic, thinly sliced crosswise

• 6 shallots, thinly sliced

• 1/2 cup virgin olive oil

• Leaves from 6 sprigs thyme

• Leaves from 6 sprigs oregano

• 120ml freshly squeezed lemon juice

• 1 tablespoon honey

• 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper

• 240ml crème fraîche or soured cream for garnish

How to make Whole Sardines with Fresh Herbs and Crème Fraîche

Lightly score each sardine crosswise on the skin side, three times per fillet. In a nonreactive bowl, combine the sardines, lemon juice, salt, garlic, and shallots. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Before serving, drain the sardines, discarding the lime juice, garlic, and shallots. In a bowl, blend together the marinade ingredients. Add the sardines and gently toss. Garnish with crème fraîche.

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