Grilled Sardines with Olive Oil and Lemon Recipe
Revving up your body’s strength and fueling it with much-desired nutrients can often feel like a chore. Imagine a plate of Grilled Sardines with Olive Oil and Lemon… Does this tantalizing Mediterranean ensemble make your taste buds do a jig? Not only a fantastic treat for your palate, but Grilled Sardines with Olive Oil and Lemon also caters to your heart’s wellness. So, why not take a culinary voyage along the azure coasts of the Mediterranean and treat yourself to this heart-healthy delight?
Ingredients
- Fresh sardines – 4 Cleaned and gutted
- Extra virgin olive oil – 2 tablespoons and some for drizzling
- Lemon – 1 large halved
- Fresh garlic – 4 cloves minced
- Fresh parsley – 2 tablespoons chopped
- Sea Salt – to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Blossom the flavors first by marinating the sardines. Drizzle them with olive oil, and sprinkle minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Allow the flavors to envelop the sardines by letting them marinate for around 10 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium heat.
- Ever so gently, place the sardines on the heated grill. Grill each side for around 2-3 minutes until they are beautifully burnished.
- Return the grilled sardines to the plate, squeeze delightful drops of fresh lemon over them, and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Notes
If you’re allergic to seafood, you may substitute sardines with boneless skinless chicken breasts or Tofu for vegetarians.
For a zesty twist, marinade the sardines with a pinch of cayenne or a dash of tabasco sauce.
For a zesty twist, marinade the sardines with a pinch of cayenne or a dash of tabasco sauce.