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Grilled Sardines with Lemon and Parsley (Portugal)
Main meal

Grilled Sardines with Lemon and Parsley (Portugal)

4.3 / 5 from 3 reviews

Serves: about 4 people. Portion size: about 260g per person. Country of origin: Portugal. Low saturated fat fish recipe. Nutrition is an estimated planning guide per 100g of finished dish and per saved portion.

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Dairy freeEgg freeGluten freeLow Saturated FatNut free

Known allergens

Fish

Estimated Nutrition (per 100g finished recipe)

Calories
145 kcal
Protein
17 g
Carbohydrate
13 g
of which sugars
1.8 g
Fat
5.2 g
of which saturates
1.1 g
Fibre
2 g
Salt
0.55 g

Ingredients

  • 650g sardine fillets or small whole sardines, cleaned
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 lemon, zested and cut into wedges
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Small handful flat leaf parsley, chopped
  • 300g boiled new potatoes
  • 200g tomato and cucumber salad
  • Black pepper

Method

Check the fish for bones, pat it dry, and prepare the vegetables and sides before cooking.

Rub the sardines with olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, paprika, and black pepper.

Grill over a high heat for 2-3 minutes per side until the fish is just cooked and lightly charred.

Serve with lemon wedges, parsley, boiled potatoes, and salad.

Nutrition values are estimates for planning and will vary with exact fish, sides, and portion size.

Reviews

4 / 5

Grilled Sardines with Lemon and Parsley (Portugal) was useful as a planning recipe because the sides and nutrition notes felt realistic. Bright seasoning and no rich finish.

Steven Barlow
4 / 5

The balance in Grilled Sardines with Lemon and Parsley (Portugal) worked well for me: moist fish, clear method, and enough detail to judge the portion sensibly.

Michael Holstead
5 / 5

I tried Grilled Sardines with Lemon and Parsley (Portugal) as a lighter main meal and it still felt properly satisfying. The Portugal flavour notes came through without making the dish feel heavy.

James Treadwell