Recipe: Barbequed sardines with herb and garlic butter

 
To serve four.

20 small fresh sardines, cleaned

4 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for oiling the grill

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the herb and garlic butter:

125g butter

One tablespoon of fresh tarragon or rosemary - finely chopped

One tablespoon chives - finely chopped

One tablespoon parsley - finely chopped

One garlic clove – finely chopped

¼ teaspoon salt

Pinch of freshly ground black pepper

To prepare the herb butter, beat the butter until soft and thoroughly mix in all the other ingredients. Using wet hands, shape into a roll, wrap in foil and chill in the fridge until needed.

When you’re ready to cook, brush the fish with the oil and season with salt and pepper. Place them on a well-oiled grill and cook them over a high heat for three to four minutes each side. Serve them with slices of the herb and garlic butter.