Sardines Plaki with Lemon and Bay Leaves

Ingredients

• 800 g fresh sardines, gutted and cleaned
• 2 white onion
• 2 lemon
• 4 clove garlic cloves
• 6 fresh bay leaves
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 150 ml dry white wine
• 1 tsp dried oregano

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 190°C (170°C fan). Thinly slice the onions and garlic and slice one lemon into rounds.

2. 2

   Spread the onions across the base of a large baking dish and scatter over the garlic, lemon rounds, and bay leaves. Drizzle with half the olive oil.

3. 3

   Lay the sardines on top in a single layer, season with salt, pepper, and oregano, then pour over the white wine and squeeze the juice of the remaining lemon.

4. 4

   Drizzle with the remaining olive oil and bake for 25–30 minutes until the sardines are cooked through and the onions are soft.

5. 5

   Leave to rest for 5 minutes before serving warm or at room temperature with bread and a green salad.