French · Dinner
Grilled Sardines with Olive Oil
Whole fresh sardines rubbed with olive oil, garlic and lemon zest, then grilled over high direct heat until the skin blisters and chars. Served with lemon juice, parsley and extra-virgin olive oil alongside crusty bread. A rustic French coastal preparation prized for smoky, briny flavour.
$5
10 minsPrep
8 minsCook
18 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
334Calories
35.2gProtein
20.1gFat
3.8gCarbs
1gSugar
1.1gFiber
418mgSodium
115mgChol
4.2gSat Fat
540mgPotassium
95mgCalcium
2.4mgIron
9.5mcgVitamin B12
18mgVitamin C
gluten-free
low-carb
low-calorie
protein-rich
mediterranean
thirty-min-meals
hidden-gems
gluten-free
low-calorie
Instructions
1
Prep
Rinse sardines under cold water and pat dry. Rub with olive oil, minced garlic and lemon zest. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
2
Grill
Heat grill to high. Lay sardines on the grate and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side until skin blisters, chars and flesh turns opaque.
3
Finish
Transfer sardines to a plate. Squeeze lemon juice over top and scatter chopped parsley while hot.
4
Plate
Arrange sardines with lemon wedges, drizzle with olive oil and serve at once while the skin is crisp.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 360gabout 4-5 whole fresh sardines, scaled and gutted
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
- 2 clove2 clove garlic
- 11 lemon
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp1/4 tsp black pepper
