Mediterranean Sardines with Lemon and Garlic

• 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup fat-free Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons finely diced pickles
• 2 tablespoons finely diced pickled sweet red pepper
• 1 tablespoon minced red onion
• 1 tablespoon minced brined capers
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
• 3 dashes hot sauce
• Pinch cayenne
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 8 whole large, fresh sardines, cleaned but with head and tail intact
• Flaky sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 8 sprigs fresh thyme
• 8 sprigs fresh oregano
• 1 lemon, cut into thin wheels
• 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• Extra-virgin olive oil

1. For the spicy tartar: Combine the mayonnaise, yogurt, pickles, red pepper, onion, capers, lemon juice, tarragon, chives, hot sauce and cayenne in a mixing bowl.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Stir well, then cover and refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes to allow flavors to come together.
4. For the sardines: Preheat a grill to high.
5. Rinse the sardines in cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
6. Season the cavity of each sardine with salt and pepper, then place a sprig of thyme and oregano inside each along with a few slices of lemon and garlic.
7. Season outside with salt and pepper.
8. Carefully tie the sardines with butchers twine to help keep them closed during grilling.
9. Wipe down the grill grates with a towel dipped in oil to clean and create a non-stick surface.
10. Carefully place sardines across grates and grill for 3 to 4 minutes, until skin blisters and chars around the edges.
11. Using a spatula, carefully turn the sardines and grill for a further 2 to 3 minutes to cook through.
12. When done, remove to a platter and keep warm until ready to serve.
13. Serve the sardines slathered with the Spicy Tartar.

mayonnaise, yogurt, pickles, pickled sweet red pepper, red onion, capers, lemon, tarragon, fresh chives, hot sauce, cayenne, kosher salt, fresh sardines, salt, freshly ground black pepper, thyme, oregano, lemon, garlic, extravirgin olive oil

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/guy-fieri/mediterranean-sardines-with-lemon-and-garlic.html (may not work)