Grilled Sardines with Lemon & Coarse Salt
Portuguese-style grilled sardines: whole fish brushed with olive oil, seasoned with coarse salt and fresh lemon, charred until smoky and golden. Ready in under 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat sardines dry inside and out with paper towels. Brush all over with olive oil on both sides.
Step 2
Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high until a drop of water sizzles instantly.
Step 3
Arrange sardines on the grill without crowding. Season the top side with a pinch of coarse salt and black pepper.
Step 4
Grill 3 to 4 minutes until edges char and skin blisters. Flip gently and cook the other side 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 5
Transfer to a plate. Halve the lemon and squeeze juice generously over all the fish. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- grill pan or outdoor grill
- paper towels
- tongs
- cutting board
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