SIMPLE GRILLED SARDINES
Grilled fresh sardines are often offered on restaurant menus, but it's very easy to make them at home, whether over hot coals or under the broiler. At the fishmonger, look for firm, shiny, glistening specimens. Sardines are a sustainable fish choice and are high in healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Most importantly, they are extremely delicious. For a Mediterranean touch, grill the fish on fig leaves: After cooking the sardines on one side, lay four fig leaves on the grill and place two fish, cooked side up, on top of each leaf to finish cooking. The fig leaves will add a subtle perfume to the sardines (they look beautiful, too), but they are not edible.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, easy, quick, seafood, appetizer, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Prepare a medium-hot charcoal fire or stovetop grill pan, or light the broiler.
- Season sardines inside and out with salt and pepper and paint both sides lightly with olive oil.
- Lay sardines on the grill and cook them on one side for about 2 minutes, until nicely browned. (Sardines rarely stick to the grill.) Carefully flip sardines and cook for about 2 minutes more, until just done.
- Transfer each portion to individual plates. Put the sliced fennel in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Dress with about 2 tablespoons olive oil and a squeeze of lemon. Place a pile of dressed fennel evenly on each plate. Serve with lemon wedges and a sprinkle of parsley.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 297, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 683 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
Fadhili Malongo
m60@hotmail.frGrilled sardines are a new favorite of mine! They're so easy to make and they're packed with flavor. I love serving them with a side of grilled lemon wedges and a glass of white wine.
RED H4X
rh4x@yahoo.comThe sardines were a bit overcooked for my taste, but they still had a good flavor. I think I'll try grilling them for a shorter amount of time next time.
Gazi Gaming YT
yt_g@hotmail.comThese grilled sardines were amazing! The marinade was flavorful and the sardines were cooked to perfection. I served them with a side of grilled vegetables and it was a delicious and healthy meal.
Leslie Davis
lesliedavis62@yahoo.comI love grilled sardines! They're so easy to make and they always turn out delicious. This recipe is a great basic guide to grilling sardines.
Caden Botto
b.c@gmail.comThese grilled sardines were the perfect summer meal! They were light and flavorful, and they cooked up in no time. I served them with a side of grilled lemon wedges and they were perfect.
Melissa Manley
m90@yahoo.comThe sardines were a bit dry for my taste, but they still had a good flavor. I think I'll try grilling them for a shorter amount of time next time.
Avery Hardin
hardin88@yahoo.comI was a bit hesitant to try grilled sardines, but I'm so glad I did! They were so easy to make and they tasted amazing. I'll definitely be making them again.
Ashim Tamang
at16@hotmail.frThese grilled sardines were absolutely delicious! The marinade was flavorful and the sardines were cooked to perfection. I served them with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a meal fit for a king.
Grace Mugure
mugure67@hotmail.comThe sardines were a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise they were good. I think I'll use less salt next time.
a wiz0009
wiz000917@hotmail.comI've never grilled sardines before, but this recipe made it easy. The sardines turned out great and they were a hit with my family. I'll definitely be making them again.
Gio
gio@gmail.comThese grilled sardines were so easy to make and they turned out delicious! I loved the smoky flavor from the grill. I served them with a side of lemon wedges and they were perfect.
Lakmali Fernando
fernando_lakmali@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of sardines, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The sardines were grilled perfectly and had a great flavor. I'll definitely be making them again.
Ramesh Achhami
ramesha28@yahoo.comThe sardines were a bit overcooked for my taste, but they still had a good flavor. I think I'll try grilling them for a shorter amount of time next time.
Nakul Kumar
nakul-kumar33@yahoo.comThese grilled sardines were amazing! The marinade was flavorful and the sardines were cooked to perfection. I served them with a side of grilled vegetables and it was a delicious and healthy meal.
David Lomerngura
lomerngura_david65@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the sardines turned out great! They were cooked perfectly and had a lovely smoky flavor. I'll definitely be making them again.
Itzel Uresti
iuresti21@gmail.comThe sardines were a bit too oily for my taste, but otherwise they were good. I think I'll try grilling them for a shorter amount of time next time.
Tara Clowney
tara-clowney79@hotmail.comI love grilled sardines! They're so simple to make and always turn out delicious. This recipe is a great basic guide to grilling sardines.
Sunil Arrow
sa7@hotmail.comThese sardines were so good! I've never grilled them before, but I'll definitely be doing it again. They were cooked perfectly and had a great flavor.
Md Hannan
md77@aol.comGrilled sardines are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a summer meal. The sardines are cooked to perfection and have a lovely smoky flavor. I served them with grilled lemon wedges and a side of roasted potatoes, and it was a hit wi