Middle Eastern · Dinner
Grilled Whole Sardines
Whole sardines cleaned, slashed, and grilled over high heat until skin blisters and chars. Seasoned with olive oil, garlic, lemon, and sumac, then finished with fresh parsley. Served with lemon wedges and flatbread, this coastal Middle Eastern staple showcases smoky char and bright citrus acidity.
$7
10 minsPrep
8 minsCook
18 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
430Calories
34.2gProtein
22.8gFat
24.1gCarbs
1.9gSugar
2.9gFiber
870mgSodium
105mgChol
4.9gSat Fat
610mgPotassium
160mgCalcium
3.4mgIron
9.2mcgVitamin B12
18mgVitamin C
gluten-free
low-calorie
herb-salt
thirty-min-meals
hidden-gems
gluten-free
Instructions
1
Prep
Rinse sardines and pat dry. Slash two shallow cuts on each side with a sharp knife to help seasoning penetrate and skin crisp.
2
Marinate
Rub sardines all over with olive oil, minced garlic, sumac, salt and pepper. Slice half the lemon into thin rounds, tuck into cavities. Rest 15 minutes.
3
Grill
Place sardines on preheated grate over high heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side until skin blisters, chars lightly, and flesh flakes easily from bone.
4
Plate
Transfer to plate, scatter chopped parsley on top, and serve with lemon wedge and warm pita.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 66 whole sardines, about 6.3 oz (180g) total, cleaned and scaled
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves4 cloves garlic
- 11 lemon
- 1 tsp1 tsp sumac
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp parsley
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp1/4 tsp black pepper
- 22 small pita or flatbread, about 1.4 oz (40g)
