• 900g (2 pounds) fresh sardines, cleaned
• 60ml (4 Tablespoons) fresh mixed herbs (mint, parsley, sage, etc.), chopped
• 120ml (8 Tablespoons) lemon juice
• 300ml (1/2 pint) olive or sunflower oil
• 2 medium onions, skinned and finely sliced
• Rind of 2 lemons, grated
• Lemon wedges for garnish
• Salt and pepper

Wash the sardines well. Mix 45 ml (3 Tablespoons) herbs with the lemon rind, juice, oil, onions, and seasoning.

Grill the sardines for 5 to 7 minutes per side, basting with the herb dressing. Serve immediately or leave in the dressing to cool completely.

Sprinkle with the reserved herbs and garnish with lemon wedges before serving.

Contributor's note: From the "Good Housekeeping Cookery Book", Ebury Press.