Toasted baguette slices topped with sardines, lemon zest, and herbs for a bright, elegant appetizer.
# Needed Ingredients:
→ 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 for serving
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides lightly with extra-virgin olive oil.
02 - Toast in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crisp throughout.
03 - While bread is still warm, gently rub one side of each slice with the peeled garlic clove, then discard the garlic.
04 - Distribute drained sardines evenly over each crostini, breaking larger fillets into smaller pieces if necessary.
05 - Drizzle each crostini with fresh lemon juice, then sprinkle with lemon zest and chopped fresh parsley.
06 - Season each crostini with freshly ground black pepper and a pinch of flaky sea salt to taste.
07 - Arrange on a serving platter, garnish with additional parsley leaves, and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
