Spanish · Dinner
Grilled Whole Sardines (Low-Calorie)
Whole sardines grilled over high heat until the skin blisters, finished with lemon, parsley and a light drizzle of olive oil rather than a heavy basting. Smoky, briny and citrus-bright, this Spanish coastal classic is served simply with grilled lemon halves and a green salad.
$5
10 minsPrep
6 minsCook
16 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
295Calories
34.2gProtein
15.8gFat
3.5gCarbs
1gSugar
1.1gFiber
720mgSodium
126mgChol
3.4gSat Fat
580mgPotassium
95mgCalcium
2.1mgIron
6.8mcgVitamin B12
18mgVitamin C
low-calorie
pescatarian
gluten-free
low-carb
low-calorie
Instructions
1
Prep
Rinse the gutted sardines and pat dry. Season the skin and cavity with salt and pepper.
2
Build
Rub the sardines lightly with olive oil and minced garlic, coating evenly to prevent sticking.
3
Grill
Place sardines directly on a hot grill over high heat and cook 3 minutes per side until skin blisters, chars lightly, and flesh turns opaque.
4
Plate
Transfer to a plate, squeeze fresh lemon over the top, scatter with chopped parsley, and serve with the charred lemon half.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 13 oz371g whole sardines, gutted and scaled (about 3 small sardines)
- 4 tsp4 tsp olive oil
- 2 clove2 clove garlic
- 11 lemon, plus 1/4 lemon halved for grilling
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp salt
- 2 pinch2 pinch black pepper
