Jamon-wrapped sardines with harissa and chickpeas

Name: Jamon-wrapped sardines with harissa and chickpeas
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 400g can chickpeas, rinsed, drained; 2 tsp ground cumin; 2 tsp smoked paprika (pimenton)* (see Notes); 2 tbs olive oil, plus extra to brush; 8 fresh sardines, cleaned (ask your fishmonger to do this); 8 thin slices jamon or prosciutto; 1 cup (320g) tomato chutney; 2 tsp harissa; Salad leaves, to serve

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by Valli Little

delicious. team

Oct 03, 2015

Turn the humble sardine into a gourmet starter with this jamon-wrapped version.

400g can chickpeas, rinsed, drained
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp smoked paprika (pimenton)* (see Notes)
2 tbs olive oil, plus extra to brush
8 fresh sardines, cleaned (ask your fishmonger to do this)
8 thin slices jamon or prosciutto
1 cup (320g) tomato chutney
2 tsp harissa
Salad leaves, to serve

Method

1.

Preheat a barbecue to medium-high.
2.

Place a frypan over medium heat.
3.

Combine chickpeas, cumin, pimenton and oil in a bowl, then add to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes or until chickpeas are crisp and golden.
4.

Wrap each sardine in a slice of jamon and brush with oil. Barbecue the sardines for 2-3 minutes each side until cooked through.
5.

Combine the chutney and harissa, then serve with sardines, warm chickpeas and salad leaves.