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Stuffed Grilled Sardines

Cultural Context

Originating from the coastal regions of Portugal, stuffed grilled sardines are a beloved summer dish, often enjoyed during festivals and family gatherings. Traditionally, fresh sardines are filled with a savory mixture of bread crumbs, herbs, and spices, then grilled to perfection, highlighting the country's rich maritime heritage. Today, this dish is celebrated not only in Portugal but also in various Mediterranean cuisines, showcasing the versatility of sardines.

PortuguesePTmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
5 gutted and clean sardines
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 jalapeno chili, finely diced
1 medium sized diced onion
40 grams chopped parsley
10 grams oregano
0.5 teaspoons salt
zest of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon ancho chilies

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crackers

Oats provide a healthier, whole grain option.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable while still providing fat.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth adds flavor without alcohol.

parsley

🥗Healthier: coriander

💰Cheaper: spinach

Spinach is often less expensive and adds color.

1

Add diced onions to a bowl.

2

Add olive oil to the bowl with onions.

3

Add chopped parsley and jalapeno chili to the mix and mix everything together.

4

Add ancho chilies to the mixture and mix until well combined.

5

Finely chop oregano and add to the mixture.

6

Add the zest of one lemon to the mixture.

7

Add salt to taste.

8

Stuff each sardine with the herb mixture.

9

Preheat the grill to 200 degrees Celsius.

10

Drizzle sauce over the stuffed sardines.

11

Grill sardines for 5 minutes, flipping them after 2 minutes if using an open flame.

Cooking Techniques

grillingsautéingmixing

Equipment Needed

grillmixing bowl

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

fishgluten

Also Known As

Sardinhas Recheadas

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