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Brocciu-stuffed sardines

Ingredients

  • 16 fresh sardines
  • A few leaves fresh parsley
  • A few leaves fresh mint 9 oz 250 g, 1 cup brocciu
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 clove garlic finely chopped
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C/Gas 6).
  • Scale and gut the sardines, then remove the heads and central spine.
  • To prepare the filling, wash and finely chop the parsley and mint leaves, reserving some for the garnish. Place in a bowl with the brocciu, egg and garlic, then stir until well blended. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Open the sardines, skin side down, and place a spoonful of filling on one side of each. Close the sardines.
  • Place the stuffed sardines in a baking dish greased with olive oil.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the fish is cooked through.
  • Season with pepper, garnish with a few parsley and mint leaves, and serve immediately.