Roasted Sardines, Lemongrass, And Tomatoes

Name: Roasted Sardines, Lemongrass, And Tomatoes
Ingredients: 3 stalks fresh lemongrass; 2 very ripe tomatoes cut into small pieces; 4 cloves garlic, minced; olive oil; thyme; 18 sardines gutted and scaled; 6 slices white bread

Bordeaux|Oct. 31, 2014 10:09 am EST

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Ripe tomatoes and fresh lemongrass bring new heights of flavor to these baked sardines. Serve on toast for an easy and elegant appetizer! A white wine from Côtes de Bordeaux is ideal to play off the flavors of the fish.

Servings

4

Ingredients

3 stalks fresh lemongrass
2 very ripe tomatoes cut into small pieces
4 cloves garlic, minced
olive oil
thyme
18 sardines gutted and scaled
6 slices white bread

Directions

Place the sardines in a baking dish (only one layer).
Bake at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes, turning over after 5 minutes.
Combine the tomatoes, lemongrass (cut in two lengthwise), garlic, thyme, and salt and pepper. Pour into an oiled pan.
Simmer 15 minutes over medium heat.
On the slices of toasted bread, place a layer of tomatoes after having removed the stalks of lemongrass.
Top with a layer of sardines.