Sardines A La Plancha (catalan-style Grilled Sardines)
Sardines a la Plancha, or Catalan-style Grilled Sardines, is a classic dish from the Catalan region of Spain. This simple and flavorful recipe highlights the fresh taste of sardines with a few key ingredients and traditional cooking techniques.
Ingredients
- 8 fresh sardines, cleaned and gutted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, mix together the minced garlic, olive oil, and chopped parsley.
- Season the sardines with salt and pepper, then brush them with the garlic and olive oil mixture.
- Place the sardines on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through and have nice grill marks.
- Remove the sardines from the grill and serve hot with lemon wedges.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 25 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 200 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Fat
- 12g
- Carbohydrates
- 2g
Supplies
Grill or grill pan Tongs
Tools
Small bowl Brush for oil
Serving suggestions
Sardines a la Plancha is best served with a side of crusty bread and a simple salad dressed with lemon vinaigrette.
Tips & tricks
For the best flavor, use fresh sardines and cook them just until they are opaque and flaky.
Cost
$10