15 minutes
This delightful sardine crostini with seared tomatoes is a quick and flavorful dish, perfect for a light meal or appetizer.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Plus more for drizzling
tablespoons
Cherry Tomatoes, Halved
cups
Sherry Vinegar, Plus more as needed
teaspoons
to taste
to taste
Crusty Bread, ½-inch thick
slices
Garlic Clove, Large, fat, halved
each
Sardines In Oil, Bones removed
0 oz
Red Onion, Or shallots, or scallions
thinly sliced
Fresh Parsley Leaves, Or chives, for garnish
chopped
Flaky Sea Salt
for garnish
1. Sear Cherry Tomatoes
Heat 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the halved cherry tomatoes, allowing them to sear for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly blistered and softened.
2. Season Tomatoes
Season the seared tomatoes with sherry vinegar, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Gently shake the skillet to coat the tomatoes evenly, then remove from the heat. Adjust the seasoning with more vinegar if needed.
3. Prepare Crostini
Toast the slices of crusty bread either in a toaster or under a broiler until golden and crispy. Rub each slice with the halved garlic clove to infuse with a subtle garlic flavor.
4. Assemble Crostini
Place a few sardines on each slice of garlic-rubbed toast, followed by a generous spoonful of the seared tomatoes. Top with thinly sliced red onion, shallots, or scallions. Drizzle more olive oil, sprinkle fresh parsley or chives, and finish with flaky sea salt.
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