GRILLED SARDINES AND ASPARAGUS WITH CITRUS, CHILES AND SESAME
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories brunch, dinner, weekday, appetizer, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Prepare a medium-hot grill. Break off the woody ends of the asparagus, and peel each stalk from the flower all the way to the end. Blanch the asparagus in salted water until bright green but slightly crunchier than you want. Spread them out on a baking sheet, and allow to cool.
- Brush the sardines with a small amount of olive oil, and season with salt and a big pinch of the sesame seeds. Toss the cooled asparagus with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and sesame as well.
- Break up the chiles into manageable pieces, and grind in a coffee or spice grinder to a coarse texture. Rehydrate the chiles by mixing with a couple of tablespoons of boiling water.
- Pound the garlic with a mortar and pestle until it is a roughish purée. Chop the herbs. Mix the chiles, garlic and herbs with enough olive oil to make a thick but pourable sauce. Add a pinch of salt, and taste.
- Put the sardines on the grill, and cook until fairly brown and halfway done. Carefully flip them over, and grill on the other side. Larger sardines will take 3 or 4 minutes on each side, smaller ones about 2 minutes on each side. Grill the asparagus for about the same time.
- Spread the citrus on a platter, and lightly season with salt. Place the hot sardines and asparagus on top of the citrus. Spoon over some of the herby chile sauce, and sprinkle the rest of the sesame over the top. Serve the remaining sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 205, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 694 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams
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Darian Noblett
d.noblett@aol.comI'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish turned out nothing like the picture. It was a big fail.
Deepson jung Prokhel
d-p@aol.comThis recipe is a waste of time and ingredients.
MD Jamal Khan
m.k75@yahoo.comI would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Amit Daiboch
d.a98@hotmail.comOverall, this recipe was a disappointment. The sardines were bland and the sauce was too tangy.
Ruth Mamabolo
ruth.mamabolo16@aol.comI followed the recipe exactly, but my sauce didn't turn out as thick as I would have liked. I think I'll add a little cornstarch next time.
Hasnain Rehman
hasnain_rehman11@yahoo.comThe sardines were a little dry, but the asparagus was delicious.
Taskiya
taskiya10@gmail.comThis dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less chiles next time.
Anku Markvine
m.anku41@gmail.comI'm always looking for new ways to cook sardines, and this recipe did not disappoint. The citrus, chiles, and sesame added a delicious and unexpected flavor combination.
Wilfred Hulse
w.hulse23@hotmail.comThis recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat sardines. My kids loved the crispy skin and the flavorful sauce.
SM Mithun jr
s_j75@gmail.comI love the combination of flavors in this dish. The citrus and chiles give it a nice zing, and the sesame adds a nutty richness.
Pierre Fednel
fednelp@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.
Remilyn Marshall
m-r@yahoo.comYum! The sardines were cooked perfectly and the asparagus was tender and crisp. The citrus-chile-sesame sauce was the perfect finishing touch.
Boitshepo Dikgole
d_b@hotmail.frThis dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. I used tilapia instead of sardines, and it turned out great. The sauce is especially delicious!
Princess Pembi2 Timothy
p.timothy@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of sardines, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The citrus, chiles, and sesame sauce really helped to mask the fishy flavor, and the asparagus was a great addition.
Mehedi Munna
m-munna7@hotmail.comThis recipe was a hit with my family! The sardines were a little crispy on the outside and moist and flaky on the inside, and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. The citrus-chile-sesame sauce was the perfect complement to the fish and veggies.
Isha Javaid
j.isha@hotmail.comThese grilled sardines and asparagus were a delightful and flavorful dish! The citrus, chiles, and sesame added a perfect balance of tangy, spicy, and nutty flavors. The sardines were cooked to perfection, and the asparagus was tender and crisp.