Spanish · Lunch
Grilled Sardine Spread
Grilled sardines are mashed with olive oil, garlic, lemon and roasted red pepper into a coarse, smoky spread. Rustic and savoury with a briny backbone, it is served on toasted bread with parsley in the style of Spanish tapas.
$5
10 minsPrep
8 minsCook
18 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
392Calories
24.3gProtein
24.6gFat
19.8gCarbs
3.1gSugar
2.9gFiber
580mgSodium
88mgChol
4.1gSat Fat
540mgPotassium
180mgCalcium
2.8mgIron
6.5mcgVitamin B12
38mgVitamin C
low-carb
low-calorie
mediterranean
hidden-gems
quick-lunch
gluten-free
low-calorie
Instructions
1
Prep
Pat sardine fillets dry, season with salt and pepper, then mince the garlic and chop the parsley and roasted red pepper.
2
Grill
Brush sardines lightly with olive oil and grill on medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side until skin chars and flesh flakes easily.
3
Build
Flake grilled sardines into a bowl, removing large bones, then add olive oil, garlic, lemon juice and roasted red pepper, mashing to a coarse spreadable paste.
4
Plate
Spread mixture over toasted sourdough, scatter remaining parsley on top and serve immediately while toast is warm.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 11 oz160g, about 4-5 fresh sardine fillets sardines
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for grilling
- 2 clove2 clove garlic
- 2 tsp2 tsp lemon juice
- 2.8 oz80g roasted red pepper
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp parsley
- 1 slice1 slice sourdough bread
