Grilled sardines with lemon oil
Sea Rocket Bistro, San Diego
Ingredients
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1/2 bunch basil
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 1/4 cups Bella Vado avocado oil
15 sardines, gutted and scaled
Canola oil, for grilling
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
Blend lemon zest, lemon juice, basil, olive oil and avocado oil in a blender until smooth; set aside. Coat sardines with a thin layer of canola oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill on one side, until eye on grill side down is white, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook another 3 minutes or until eye on the other side is white. Serve drizzled with lemon oil.
Serves 5