Grilled Portuguese sardines
Grilled sardines, split and splayed over hot coals, are a staple of Portuguese seaside restaurants for good reason. The technique is deceptively simple: high heat chars the skin while the flesh stays tender and moist. Paprika and garlic create a crust that deepens the fish's natural briny sweetness, while lemon and rosemary cut through the richness. This is how coastal Portugal eats when the catch is fresh and the fire is hot.
Instructions
Put all of the ingredients, except the sardines, into a bowl and mix together with some seasoning. Pour into a baking dish, add the sardines and toss really well. Cover and chill for a few hours.
Heat a BBQ or griddle pan until hot. Cook the sardines for 4-5 minutes on each side or until really caramelised and charred. Put onto a serving plate, drizzle with oil, sprinkle with a little more paprika and squeeze over the lemon wedges.
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