Grilled Sardines with Lemon and Fresh Herbs

• fresh sardines (cleaned, scaled, and patted dry) 1.5 lb
• extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp
• garlic (finely minced) 2 cloves
• fresh lemon juice 2 tbsp
• fresh parsley (finely chopped) 2 tbsp
• salt (or to taste) 0.5 tsp
• black pepper (freshly ground) 0.25 tsp
• lemon (cut into wedges for serving) Optional 1 medium

Let's cook

Step-by-step instructions

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Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Clean the grates and lightly oil them to reduce sticking.

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Step 2

In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and black pepper.

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Step 3

Brush the sardines lightly on both sides with the herb mixture, keeping a little aside for serving.

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Step 4

Arrange the sardines on the hot grill. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on the first side, until the skin begins to brown and the fish releases easily from the grates.

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Step 5

Turn the sardines carefully with a fish spatula or tongs and grill for another 3 to 4 minutes, until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily.

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Step 6

Transfer the sardines to a serving plate and spoon over the reserved herb mixture. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Kitchen notes