התמונה להמחשה בלבדGrilled Portuguese sardines
Direct high heat builds surface colour while the controlled cooking time protects the interior texture. These small sea fish are grilled whole to absorb a delicate smoky aroma, complemented by the subtle heat of chilli, garlic, and fresh rosemary for exceptional depth of flavour.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
Instructions
- 1Put all of the ingredients, except the sardines, into a bowl and mix together with some seasoning. Pour into a baking dish, add the sardines and toss really well. Cover and chill for a few hours.
- 2Heat a BBQ or griddle pan until hot. Cook the sardines for 4-5 minutes on each side or until really caramelised and charred. Put onto a serving plate, drizzle with oil, sprinkle with a little more paprika and squeeze over the lemon wedges.
Ingredients
Nutrition
- Calories
- 223
- Protein
- 0.1g
- Carbs
- 0.6g
Recommended Equipment & Products
- Instant-read kitchen thermometer
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Chef tips
To get extra crispy skin and prevent sticking to the grill, ensure the sardines are perfectly dry before seasoning and sprinkle generously with coarse salt just before they go on the heat.
Culinary reasoning
Direct high heat builds surface colour while the controlled cooking time protects the interior texture. These small sea fish are grilled whole to absorb a delicate smoky aroma, complemented by the subtle heat of chilli, garlic, and fresh rosemary for exceptional depth of flavour.