Portuguese Grilled Sardines (Sardinhas)

sardines

🥗Healthier: mackerel

💰Cheaper: herring

Mackerel and herring provide similar flavors and textures at a lower cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

sea salt

🥗Healthier: kosher salt

💰Cheaper: table salt

Kosher salt is often preferred for its texture and flavor.

lemon

🥗Healthier: lime

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime provides a similar acidity, while vinegar is more economical.

Start by preparing the marinade. In a small container, add the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper, and mix.

Pour about 1 tsp of the marinade on top of each sardine, and let it sit for about 2-3 minutes.

Place the sardines on a hot griller and let them grill for about 2 minutes on each side or until they are nice and crunchy on the outside and moist on the inside. Serve them immediately with some fresh salad or baked potatoes.

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