Sardine and Lemon Focaccia Recipe

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

* Prepare the Lemon-Infused Olive Oil: * In a small saucepan, gently warm the 1/4 cup of olive oil with the zest of 1 lemon over low heat. Do not boil. Heat for 5 minutes. * Remove from heat and let it cool. Strain the oil through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the lemon zest.

Step 2

* Gently flake the sardines into smaller pieces, but keep some larger pieces intact.

Step 3

* In a small bowl, combine the lemon zest (from the 2 lemons), capers, chopped parsley, and the 2 tablespoons of reserved sardine oil.

Step 4

* Evenly distribute the sardine pieces over the focaccia dough.

Step 5

* Scatter the lemon-caper mixture, sliced red onion, and red pepper flakes over the sardines.

Step 6

* Drizzle with a little more olive oil.

Step 7

* Sprinkle with fresh parsley and a final drizzle of olive oil, if desired.