Stuffed Baked Sardines (Sarde a Beccafico)

These sardines offer a crisp, golden exterior that gives way to a savoury, melting core of mozzarella and salty olives. Combining the sharp punch of sun-dried tomatoes with aromatic basil, this Sicilian-inspired dish turns humble fish into something substantial and refined. It is a rustic coastal favourite that relies on the contrast between the hot, crunchy coating and the soft, citrus-scented filling.

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