Easy Grilled Sardines
Grilled Sardines are a quick and delicious main dish, perfect for any day of the year. You can make this sardine recipe in a grill pan or outdoor grill, the result will be delicious in both cases.
- light and delicious dish
- sardines are juicy and slightly crunchy outside
- made in just 10 minutes
- gluten-free and dairy-free
- healthy dinner or lunch choice
- full of healthy fats and omega 3
- flavorful
- inexpensive fish
How to clean sardines for grilling?
Clean the sardines. Using a small knife, gently rub the skin of the sardine until the scales are removed. Then cut open the belly of the fish using the same small knife. Run your thumb along the spine and push out the bloody guts. Rinse the sardines under cold running water. Drain well on a kitchen towel and tap dry. They need to be completely dry for the grilling.
How to eat grilled sardines?
Grilled Sardines can be simply served with lemon wedges and a drizzle of homemade Gremolata sauce. Or you can prepare other delicious sides like:
Other tasty fish recipes to try
- Roasted new potatoes, Trout and Asparagus Traybake
- Pan-fried Salmon with Aromatic Couscous
- Mediterranean Sea Bream with Fennel and Tomatoes
- Best Cod Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa
METHOD
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gremolata sauce
Make Gremolata Sauce. Add one tbsp of white wine (optional) to the Gremolata sauce and stir to combine. Set aside until needed.
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grill the sardines
Place a grill pan over high heat (or use an outdoor grill). Clean the sardines. Using a small knife, gently rub the skin of the sardine until the scales are removed. Then cut open the belly of the fish using the same small knife. Run your thumb along the spine and push out the bloody guts. Rinse the sardines under cold running water. Drain well on a kitchen towel and tap dry. They need to be completely dry for the grilling. Drizzle the sardines with olive oil and gently place them on a hot grill or in a hot grill pan. Grill for 2 - 3 minutes on each side, depending on the size of the fish.
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Serve
Serve the grilled sardines as soon as possible. Season with salt to taste and drizzle with Gremolata sauce. Add lemon wedges and enjoy.
