Sardines on Toast

Sardines on Toast

Crispy buttered toast topped with tender sardines, fresh lemon, and a sprinkle of black pepper for a simple, protein-rich breakfast.

⏱ 10 min total🔪 5 min prep🔥 5 min cookEasyServes 2British

Ingredients

  • •4 slices bread
  • •2 tablespoons butter
  • •1 can (120g) sardines in olive oil
  • •1 whole lemon
  • •1 pinch black pepper
  • •1 pinch sea salt

Directions

  1. 1Toast the bread slices until golden and crispy.
  2. 2Butter each slice of toast generously while still warm.
  3. 3Open the can of sardines and drain excess oil, reserving the fish.
  4. 4Arrange sardines on top of each buttered toast slice.
  5. 5Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the sardines.
  6. 6Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
  7. 7Serve immediately while toast is still warm.

💡 Warm sardines only briefly for toast; prolonged cooking amplifies their fishiness and dries the flesh before the bread is ready.

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