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BBQ Grilled Sardines

Cultural Context

BBQ grilled sardines are a beloved dish in Portugal, often enjoyed during summer gatherings and festivals. The simplicity of fresh sardines, grilled to perfection, reflects the coastal culture and love for seafood in Portuguese cuisine. Traditionally served with crusty bread and a drizzle of olive oil, this dish embodies the essence of Mediterranean dining. Today, grilled sardines are celebrated not only in Portugal but also in various coastal regions around the world, where they are adapted to local flavors and ingredients.

PortuguesePTmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 pound sardine filets
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon cumin
sour cream
fresh ricotta
Himalayan salt
fresh herbs (estragon, ciboulette)
rice noodles

sardines

🥗Healthier: mackerel

💰Cheaper: herring

Mackerel and herring provide similar flavors and textures.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth adds moisture without alcohol.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne pepper can add heat at a lower cost.

1

Mix 2 teaspoons of salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon coriander, and 1 teaspoon cumin together for the spice seasoning.

2

Take 1 pound of sardine filets and rub the spice mixture on the meat side of each filet delicately to avoid breaking them.

3

Stack the fillets on top of each other, meat side against each other.

4

Let the seasoned sardine filets rest for an hour in the fridge or outside to absorb the spices.

5

Preheat the gas BBQ to maximum high temperature.

6

Place the sardine filets on a magic foil designed for cooking fish, starting with the meat side down.

7

Close the BBQ and cook for 5 minutes.

8

Open the BBQ, flip the sardines, and close it again to cook for an additional 5 to 7 minutes.

9

While the sardines are cooking, prepare the dipping sauce by chopping fresh estragon and ciboulette from the herb garden.

10

In a bowl, mix the chopped herbs with sour cream, fresh ricotta, Himalayan salt, and freshly ground pepper until well combined.

11

Check the sardines; they should be ready and beautifully cooked.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrilling

Equipment Needed

gas BBQmagic foilmixing bowl

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

dairy-free

Allergens

fish

Also Known As

Sardinhas AssadasGrilled Sardines

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