Sardines with crisp paprika crumbs

• sardines↗4-6

  depending on size

• olive oil↗1 tbsp tbsp
• garlic cloves↗2

  crushed

• thick slice bread1

  blitzed into crumbs

• paprika↗1 tsp tsp
• flat-leaf parsley↗handful

  handful, chopped

• lemon or lime↗

  wedges, to serve

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat grill or light the barbecue. Season the sardines inside and out, then grill or barbecue for 5 mins until cooked through.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan. Fry the garlic for 1 min, add the crumbs and paprika, then fry over a fairly high heat, stirring until the crumbs are crisp. Stir in the chopped parsley. Serve the sardines scattered with the crumbs and lemon or lime wedges. Great with a fresh salad, or Italian spinach.