I won’t hold you in suspense any longer. I present to you sprats crostini!
For those of you that might not be familiar with sprats, they are smoked sardines in oil. I generally purchase my sprats in Russian grocery stores. However, as I just found out, you could purchase the exact same Smoked Riga Sprats
These little poppies are the perfect appetizer sandwiches. Here is what you will need to prepare a plate full:
Ingredients:
Baguette
1 can of sprats
Lemon slices (cut into halves)
Garlic cloves
Cut baguette into slices, place on a baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for about 5 minutes, or until golden. Cut the edge off a clove of garlic. Once the baguette slices are toasty, rub each slice with the cut part of the garlic clove. Place one sprat and one half circle of lemon on each garlic rubbed baguette slice.
greedygrace
December 20, 2009 at 2:06 pm
Beautiful picture! I don’t think think could get past the sardines. I like the taste of fish, but I’m such a visual person, I don’t want to eat anything that LOOKS like a fish! I came by to welcome you to SITS! We’re happy to have you join us!
Mommyof2Girlz @ A Pocket Full Of Buttons
December 20, 2009 at 9:28 am
Great blog you have some wonderful recipes. Popping in from SITS, welcome to the group!!
em
December 20, 2009 at 6:28 am
With my British heritage, those little fish might be a little too adventuresome for this party crowd, but I’d love to give them a try!Stopping by from SiTS – welcome to the gang!! Em
Vicky
December 12, 2009 at 9:47 am
Oh this is one of my favorites too and is usually a crowd-pleaser with the Russian guests. I also add a tiny sprig of dill to each.
Alisa
December 11, 2009 at 6:14 pm
oo, this must be the healthy version…i somehow remember mayo being incorporated in our family get-togethers’ plates!