Salt-Roasted Sardines

Preparation

1. 1
   Step 1

   Preheat the oven to 200°C.

2. 2
   Step 2

   Wash the 1 kg of small potatoes and place them in a roasting pan with water and a little salt.

3. 3
   Step 3

   Bake the potatoes for 40 minutes until tender.

   Timer · 40 min
4. 4
   Step 4

   In a large tray, spread a generous layer of 2 kg of coarse sea salt.

5. 5
   Step 5

   Arrange the 16 whole medium sardines on the bed of salt, without removing the scales.

6. 6
   Step 6

   Bake the sardines for 20 minutes.

   Timer · 20 min
7. 7
   Step 7

   While the fish is roasting, wash and chop 1 lettuce, 2 tomatoes, 1 small onion, and 1 cucumber.

8. 8
   Step 8

   Mix the vegetables in a salad bowl and season with olive oil, vinegar, and cilantro to taste.

9. 9
   Step 9

   Remove the potatoes from the oven and smash each one slightly so they open up.

10. 10
    Step 10

    Remove the sardines from the oven, shake off the excess salt, and serve immediately.

11. 11
    Step 11

    Serve the fish with the smashed potatoes and the prepared fresh salad.