Spicy sardines

Roughly chop the garlic and grind in a pestle and mortar, together with the cumin seeds and turmeric. Mix in half of the oil and the zest of the lemon, then season with salt and pepper. Cover the sardines with the mixture and chill for 20 mins. Preheat the grill. Trim and slice the spring onions then rip up the herbs roughly. Combine and dress with the remaining oil and the juice of the lemon. Place the sardines on a grill tray. Grill for 5 mins on each side until firm and slightly crispy. Serve with the spring onion salad and lemon wedges.

Serves 2 6 sardines, gutted 1 clove of garlic 2 tbsp cumin seeds 1 tsp turmeric 2 tbsp olive oil 1 lemon, plus wedges to serve sea salt and black pepper 6 spring onions 1 bunch of dill, thyme, flat-leaf parsley and mint