Pan-Fried Sardines

• 4 fresh sardines, gutted and scaled
• 1 tbsp butter
• coarse salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat sardines dry. Season with salt inside and out.

2. 2

   Heat butter in a cast iron over medium-high until foaming.

3. 3

   Add sardines. Cook 2-3 minutes per side until skin is golden and flesh is just opaque.

4. 4

   Baste with pan butter during the last minute.

5. 5

   Eat with your hands. The small bones are edible and soft.