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Grilled Portuguese Sardines
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175 MIN

Grilled Portuguese Sardines

Chargrilled Portuguese sardines marinated in paprika and garlic.

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Ingredients

  • 8sardines, whole, cleaned
  • 2 tbspolive oil, plus extra to finish
  • 3 clovegarlic
  • 1 tbsppaprika, plus extra to finish
  • 1/2lemon, juice for marinade; extra wedges to serve
  • 4 sprigrosemary
  • 1red chilli

Method

  1. 1

    Combine all the ingredients except the sardines in a bowl with some seasoning. Pour into a baking dish, add the sardines and toss well. Cover and chill for a few hours.

  2. 2

    Heat a BBQ or griddle pan until hot. Cook the sardines for 4–5 minutes on each side until really caramelised and charred.

  3. 3

    Place on a serving plate, drizzle with a little extra oil, sprinkle with a pinch more paprika and squeeze over lemon wedges.

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