Grilled Sardines | Barry's BBQ

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.

Scale the sardines and leave them whole, or ask the fishmonger to gut them.

Chop garlic roughly and add it to a bowl with olive oil.

Zest half a lemon and squeeze in half the juice.

Add black pepper and sea salt to the marinade.

Chop fresh oregano and add it to the bowl.

Coat the sardines in the marinade and let them sit for 30-45 minutes in the fridge, turning occasionally.

Prepare the barbecue until the coals are white hot.

Place the sardines on the grill and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and slightly charred.

Serve with crusty bread and potato salad.

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