Fresh sardines grilled with olive oil and salt until the skin crisps, then dressed with lemon. A classic of the Mediterranean fish table; a high-protein main course.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Scale the sardines, slit the bellies and clean out the insides; rinse in cold water and pat thoroughly dry with paper towels.
- 2
Toss the fish with half of the olive oil and the salt.
- 3
Heat a grill or cast-iron grill pan over high heat until very hot.
- 4
Lay the sardines in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until the skin is charred and releases easily from the grill.
- 5
Whisk the remaining olive oil with the lemon juice, drizzle over the hot fish and serve right away.
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 426 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 42 g |
| Carbs | 0 g |
| Fat | 27 g |
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