{"title":"Sardines","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSardines are small oily fish with rich, full-flavoured flesh, sold whole. We prepare them to order at the counter, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sardines\"\u003egutted and scaled for the grill\u003c\/a\u003e or butterflied and boned for the pan. Priced by weight, gutted, scaled and butterflied by hand at no charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSardines are the fish for \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/journal\/how-to-bbq-fish\"\u003ethe grill and the barbecue\u003c\/a\u003e, rich in flavour and omega 3 and quick to cook over a high heat. Their oiliness keeps them moist over coals, they take a squeeze of lemon and a little chilli, and \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/journal\/sardines-on-toast\"\u003ea few on toast\u003c\/a\u003e make a supper on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it tastes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich, full and savoury, with soft oily flesh that flakes easily and a bold flavour that stands up to smoke and heat. Very fresh sardines are clean and almost sweet, and their oiliness is what lets them grill and barbecue without drying. They show their age quickly, so freshness matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrill or barbecue whole sardines over a high heat until the skin blisters, pan-fry butterflied fillets skin-side first, or grill them on toast. Score whole fish and season them well. They need only a few minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat goes with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon, chilli and garlic. Tomato, olive oil and bread. Parsley, capers and a sharp salad, or a squeeze of lemon and nothing more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow long it takes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhole sardines grill or barbecue in 2 to 3 minutes a side, and butterflied fillets pan-fry in a minute or two. Sardines cook fast, so watch them. Times vary with size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNutrition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSardines are high in protein and one of the richest sources of omega 3. A typical serving carries around 20 grams of protein. They also carry vitamin D, B12 and calcium when the soft bones are eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSustainability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk at the counter for the day's sourcing. Sardines are often a responsibly sourced choice, and we can advise on the day and suggest an alternative like mackerel or herring if you want one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to buy it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the counter at 18 Barnes High Street, cut to order, or delivered across south west London and shipped across the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I barbecue sardines?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScale and gut whole sardines, oil and season them, and cook them over a high heat for 2 to 3 minutes a side until the skin blisters. Their oil keeps them moist over the coals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I know sardines are fresh?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh sardines are bright and stiff with clear eyes, firm flesh and shining skin, and they smell of the sea and nothing stronger. Sardines show their age quickly, so buy them fresh and cook them soon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat goes with sardines?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon, chilli, garlic, tomato and bread suit their rich oily flesh, and a sharp salad or a squeeze of acid balances the richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I eat the bones in sardines?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soft bones in a grilled or butterflied sardine are edible and add calcium. We can butterfly and bone them at the counter if you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I freeze sardines?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and because they are oily it is worth freezing them quickly. Wrap them tightly, freeze them as soon as you can and defrost in the fridge overnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are sardines good for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSardines are one of the richest sources of omega 3, and they carry vitamin D, B12, calcium and around 20 grams of protein a serving.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sardines","title":"Sardines","description":"\u003cp\u003eSardines are small oily fish with soft, rich flesh and a bold flavour that keeps its footing next to smoke and high heat. Their natural oil lets them grill and barbecue without drying, and very fresh sardines taste clean and almost sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the Barnes counter we prepare them whole, cleaned and scaled for the grill, headed, or butterflied into fillets by hand for the pan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrill or barbecue whole fish over high heat for two to three minutes a side until the skin blisters, or pan-fry butterflied fillets skin-side first for a minute or two. 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Tinned sardines are one of the few foods that improve with keeping, growing more tender in the oil. Eat them warm on toast with lemon, or straight from the tin with bread and a sharp salad. 140g tin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brindisa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58313235431688,"sku":"FTS-ORTIZ-SARDINES-140G","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/2372\/9160\/files\/fts-placeholder-1x1_bcc8741c-0e5e-451f-afda-711b668d1b5f.png?v=1785180971"},{"product_id":"sound-cornish-sardines-100g","title":"Sound Cornish Sardines 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003eTinned Cornish sardines from Sound Seafood, a fifth-generation Plymouth fishing family that owns its boats. The sardines come from the MSC certified Cornish fishery, are filleted to remove most of the bones and packed in a light olive oil. Tinned fish of this order needs no cooking: eat them on hot buttered toast, over a tomato salad or straight from the tin with a fork and no apology. 100g.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sound Seafood\/Interfish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58313239462152,"sku":"FTS-SOUND-CORNISH-SARDINES-100G","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/2372\/9160\/files\/fts-placeholder-1x1_9be92d60-4499-480b-959a-fc12a1099fe5.png?v=1785180999"},{"product_id":"nigel-sardines-1kg","title":"Nigel Sardines 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhole sardines from Portuguese waters, frozen round at a 16\/20 grade. The sardine is built for fire: gut them, salt them well and grill or barbecue until the skin blisters, then eat them with bread, lemon and your hands, the way Portugal does. They also bake well with tomatoes and oregano. Thaw in the fridge and cook the same day. 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