Grilled Portuguese sardines
Grilled Portuguese sardines — a beloved traditional seafood dish from Portugal.
By API | Prep: 15 min | Cook: 30 min | Serves: 4
Tags: Seafood, Portuguese, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Pork-Free, Beef-Free, Lamb-Free, Chicken-Free, Turkey-Free, Shellfish-Free
Ingredients
- 8 g sardines
- 2 g olive oil
- 3 pcs garlic
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 0.5 pcs lemon
- 4 tbsp rosemary
- 1 pcs red chilli
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together all the ingredients except the sardines; season to taste and combine thoroughly.
- Transfer the blended mixture into a baking dish.
- Place the sardines into the dish and toss well so they are evenly coated.
- Cover the dish and refrigerate for a few hours to chill.
- Preheat a barbecue or a heavy griddle pan until it is very hot.
- Grill the sardines for 4–5 minutes per side, cooking until they are well caramelized and charred.
- Move the sardines to a serving plate, drizzle with oil, sprinkle a little extra paprika and squeeze over the lemon wedges.