Toasted baguette slices topped with sardines, lemon zest, and parsley for a bright, elegant starter.
# What You'll Need:
→ Bread
01 - 1 baguette, sliced into 8 thin rounds
02 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
→ Topping
03 - 1 tin (3.5 ounces) high-quality sardines in olive oil, drained
04 - Zest of 1 lemon
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
06 - 1 small garlic clove, peeled
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
08 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
09 - Flaky sea salt to taste
→ Garnish
10 - Additional fresh parsley leaves
11 - Extra lemon wedges, optional
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides lightly with olive oil.
02 - Toast in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
03 - While bread is still warm, gently rub one side of each slice with the garlic clove, then discard remaining garlic.
04 - Lay drained sardines evenly over the crostini, breaking larger fillets as needed.
05 - Drizzle each crostini with lemon juice, then sprinkle with lemon zest and chopped parsley.
06 - Season with freshly ground black pepper and a pinch of flaky sea salt. Garnish with additional parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.
