Portuguese Grilled Sardines

Name: Portuguese Grilled Sardines
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg fresh sardines; to taste coarse sea salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lemon; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; to taste black pepper

Taste the essence of summer with simply grilled fresh sardines, a beloved Portuguese tradition bursting with ocean flavor.

Portuguese⏱ 25 min⚠ Contains 1 allergen(s)

✨ Very high in protein✨ Excellent source of calcium✨ Good source of iron

Ingredients

Fresh sardines1 kg
Coarse sea saltto taste
Olive oil2 tablespoons
Lemon1
Fresh parsley2 tablespoons chopped
Black pepperto taste

Nutrition (per serving, makes 4)

Calories585 kcal

Protein61.7 g

Carbs1.5 g

Fat35.3 g

Fiber0.5 g

Sugar0.4 g

Sodium802 mg

Vitamin C10.4 mg

Iron7.5 mg

Calcium962 mg

Potassium1024 mg

Estimated values.

Steps

1Rinse sardines and pat them completely dry. Do not remove scales or guts for grilling.
2Sprinkle coarse sea salt generously over both sides of the sardines.
3Preheat a grill or grill pan to high heat.
4Grill sardines for 2-4 minutes per side, until charred and cooked through.
5Drizzle with olive oil, a squeeze of fresh lemon, and a sprinkle of black pepper and chopped parsley before serving.