Moroccan Grilled Sardines

Step 1

Roughly chop cilantro and parsley.

Step 2

Mince garlic cloves finely.

Step 3

Add herbs, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, and cumin to food processor.

Step 4

Pulse until roughly combined into a chunky paste.

Step 5

While pulsing, drizzle in olive oil until sauce emulsifies.

Step 6

Taste chermoula and adjust lemon juice or salt as needed.

Step 7

Pat sardines dry with paper towels inside and out.

Step 8

Place sardines on a rimmed baking sheet.

Step 9

Preheat grill to medium-high heat for 5 minutes.

Step 10

Brush both sides of each sardine generously with chermoula.

Step 11

Oil grill grates lightly with a folded paper towel.

Step 12

Lay sardines perpendicular to grill grates.

Step 13

Grill without moving for 3 minutes until charred.

Step 14

Carefully flip sardines using a fish spatula.

Step 15

Grill second side for 2–3 minutes until cooked through.

Step 16

Transfer sardines to a serving plate.

Step 17

Drizzle remaining chermoula over grilled fish.

Step 18

Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges.