Grilled Sardines with Lemon & Sea Salt
Whole fresh sardines, charred on a hot grill until the skin crisps and flesh turns buttery. Finish with a squeeze of lemon and flakes of coarse sea salt for a 15-minute Portuguese classic.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 260
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat grill to high heat, about 450°F. Pat sardines dry with paper towels.
Step 2
Coat sardines inside and out with olive oil. Season generously with sea salt and black pepper.
Step 3
Grill sardines 3–4 minutes per side without moving. Skin should blacken; flesh should flake easily at thickest point.
Step 4
Transfer to a plate. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- grill or grill pan
- paper towels
- tongs
- serving plate
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