Chef Charlotte Langley, founder of Langley Foods, shared her tips with Tasting Table for grilling the perfect fresh sardines every time. Langley was one of the pioneers of canning sustainably ...

Place the sardines in a fish basket and grill them at high temperature, close to the coals, with the lid closed for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until the skin is charred here and there.

From time to time fresh sardines turn up at the fishmongers ... There is something great about hunks of bread and grilled sardines, the textures work a treat.

But while most people gut fresh sardines as well ... However, in some Mediterranean cultures, very small sardines are grilled whole, as their organs are minimal and add a distinct, slightly ...

Sardines from Portugal, Spain and France are particularly good. Bought fresh and whole, sardines are ideal for grilling and barbecuing. Remove the scales by holding the fish under running water ...

You’re unlikely to find fresh sardines in New Zealand ... For a perfect quick snack, try mashing the sardines on to bread and grilling them with some tasty cheese. Preheat an oven to 180C.