These silvery little legends are the ocean's original superfood—packed with omega-3s, big on taste, and ready to prove that the best things really do come in small packages. Fresh sardines are nothing like the tinned stuff (though we love those too).

Delicate, oily, and bursting with rich flavour that's perfect for grilling whole, butterflying for the barbie, or going full Mediterranean with lemon and herbs. Eat them bones and all for maximum nutrition and zero waste.