Grilled Sardines (Sardeles)

Grilled Sardines (Sardeles)

Smoky, briny sardines charred quickly over high heat and finished with lemon and oregano.

Total 23 min Makes 4 servings Calories 310/serving

Dietary

Pescatarian, Keto, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal

Allergens

Fish

Fresh whole sardines are grilled hot and fast until the skin blisters and the flesh stays tender and moist inside. Seasoned simply with olive oil, lemon, and oregano in the Greek tradition, this dish comes together in minutes and makes a light, coastal-style meal or appetizer.

Ingredients

  • 16 whole sardines, scaled and gutted
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 lemons, one sliced into wedges, one for juicing
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Method

  1. Rinse the sardines under cold water, pat dry with paper towels, and arrange on a tray.

  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.

  3. Brush the sardines generously inside and out with the oil mixture, then let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.

  4. Preheat a grill or grill pan to high heat, about 450°F, and brush the grates with oil to prevent sticking.

  5. Place the sardines on the hot grill and cook undisturbed until the skin chars and releases easily, about 3 minutes.

  6. Flip the sardines carefully with a thin spatula and grill the second side until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily, about 3 minutes.

  7. Transfer the sardines to a serving platter and squeeze the juice of one lemon evenly over the top.

  8. Scatter with chopped parsley and serve immediately with remaining lemon wedges.

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    Grilled Sardines (Sardeles)

    Fresh whole sardines are grilled hot and fast until the skin blisters and the flesh stays tender and moist inside. Seasoned simply with olive oil, lemon, and oregano in the Greek tradition, this dish comes together in minutes and makes a light, coastal-style meal or appetizer.

    23 min 4 servings 310 cal

    Ingredients

    • 16 whole sardines, scaled and gutted
    • 1/4 cup olive oil
    • 2 lemons, one sliced into wedges, one for juicing
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
    • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

    Method

    1. 1

      Rinse the sardines under cold water, pat dry with paper towels, and arrange on a tray.

    2. 2

      In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.

    3. 3

      Brush the sardines generously inside and out with the oil mixture, then let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.

    4. 4

      Preheat a grill or grill pan to high heat, about 450°F, and brush the grates with oil to prevent sticking.

    5. 5

      Place the sardines on the hot grill and cook undisturbed until the skin chars and releases easily, about 3 minutes.

    6. 6

      Flip the sardines carefully with a thin spatula and grill the second side until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily, about 3 minutes.

    7. 7

      Transfer the sardines to a serving platter and squeeze the juice of one lemon evenly over the top.

    8. 8

      Scatter with chopped parsley and serve immediately with remaining lemon wedges.