Step 1

Spread 1 TBSP of ricotta on each slice of toasty bread (more if desired, go nuts).

Step 2

Evenly disperse the fillets of sardines between the toasts, laying them over the ricotta.

Step 3

If your sardines weren't already marinating in a cracked black pepper marinade, crack a generous amount of black pepper over the toasts.

Step 4

Garnish with optional seasonal garnishes, like squash blossoms, sugar snap peas, and/or microgreens.

Step 5

Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the toasts.