Sardinas A La Gallega (galician Style Sardines)

Sardinas a la Gallega, or Galician Style Sardines, is a traditional dish from the Galicia region of Spain. This simple and flavorful recipe showcases the delicious taste of fresh sardines, enhanced with the classic flavors of Galician cuisine.

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Sardinas A La Gallega (galician Style Sardines)

Ingredients

  • 12 fresh sardines, cleaned and gutted
  • 4 large potatoes, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Place the sliced potatoes on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until they are tender and have grill marks. Remove from the grill and set aside.
  3. Season the sardines with salt and sweet paprika.
  4. Place the sardines on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are cooked through and slightly charred.
  5. In a separate pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the sliced garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden.
  6. Arrange the grilled potatoes on a serving platter and place the grilled sardines on top.
  7. Drizzle the sardines with the garlic-infused olive oil and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
20 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Protein
20g
Fat
15g
Carbohydrates
5g

Supplies

Grill Grilling spatula Grilling tongs Large serving platter

Tools

Knife Cutting board Grill Pan

Serving suggestions

Sardinas a la Gallega is best served with a side of crusty bread and a simple green salad.

Tips & tricks

For the best flavor, use fresh sardines and high-quality olive oil.

Cost

$15