# What You'll Need:
→ Bread Base
01 - 1 baguette, sliced into 8 thin rounds
02 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
→ Sardine Topping
03 - 1 tin (approximately 3.5 ounces) high-quality sardines in olive oil, drained
04 - Zest of 1 lemon
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
06 - 1 small garlic clove, peeled
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
08 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
09 - Flaky sea salt to taste
→ Garnish
10 - Additional fresh parsley leaves
11 - Extra lemon wedges
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides lightly with olive oil.
02 - Bake for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until slices are golden brown and crispy throughout.
03 - While bread is still warm, gently rub one side of each slice with the peeled garlic clove to impart subtle aroma. Discard garlic after use.
04 - Place drained sardines evenly across each crostini, breaking larger fillets into smaller pieces as needed for even coverage.
05 - Drizzle each crostini with fresh lemon juice, then sprinkle generously with lemon zest and chopped parsley.
06 - Finish with freshly ground black pepper and a pinch of flaky sea salt. Garnish with additional parsley leaves and serve with lemon wedges.
