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Grilled Sardines with Herbs

Cultural Context

Grilled sardines are a quintessential dish in Portugal, especially during summer festivals and seaside gatherings. The preparation emphasizes fresh ingredients and simple techniques, celebrating the natural flavors of the fish. Today, they are enjoyed not only in Portugal but also in various Mediterranean cuisines, often served with a variety of sides and sauces that enhance their smoky, savory profile.

PortuguesePTmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
650 grams sardines
handful of sea salt
1/2 lemon juice
olive oil
300 grams cucumber
3 medium tomatoes
150 grams onion
1 red capsicum
black olives
oregano
2 tablespoons vinegar
ice cubes

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar provides acidity without alcohol.

1

Prepare the salad by grilling 1 red capsicum until the skin is burned.

2

Slice 300 grams of cucumber after removing the seeds.

3

Chop 3 medium-sized tomatoes, removing the tips.

4

Thinly slice 150 grams of onion and add to the bowl.

5

Peel the grilled red capsicum, chop it, and add it to the salad bowl.

6

Cover the salad and place it in the fridge to chill.

7

Clean 650 grams of sardines by removing the guts and rinsing them.

8

Season the sardines with a handful of sea salt and juice from half a lemon.

9

Heat a griller on high heat and add a little olive oil to prevent sticking.

10

Cook the sardines for 3 minutes on each side until done.

11

Remove the sardines and repeat the cooking process for any remaining sardines.

12

Prepare the salad by adding cherry tomatoes, black olives, oregano, salt, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and vinegar, along with a couple of ice cubes.

13

Mix the salad well and taste, adjusting with more olive oil if desired.

14

Plate the salad first, followed by the bread, and then the sardines.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrilling

Equipment Needed

grillerbowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

gluten-freepaleo

Allergens

fishgluten

Also Known As

Sardinhas na BrasaSardines a la Plancha

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