Grilled Sardines
Fresh sardines brushed with garlic and lemon, grilled until crispy and served with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh herbs.
⏱ 15 minServes 4Mediterranean
Ingredients
- •8 fresh sardines, cleaned and gutted
- •1/4 cup olive oil
- •4 cloves garlic, minced
- •2 lemons
- •1 teaspoon sea salt
- •1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- •1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- •2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- •1 teaspoon paprika
Directions
- 1Preheat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- 2In a small bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- 3Pat sardines dry and brush both sides generously with the garlic-oil mixture.
- 4Grill sardines for 3-4 minutes per side until skin is crispy and flesh is cooked through.
- 5Transfer grilled sardines to a serving platter and squeeze fresh lemon juice over them.
- 6Garnish with chopped parsley and cilantro, then drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
- 7Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
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