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Simple charred sardines with lemon — Greece.
Equipment: Griddle pan, grill or barbecue
Measures and names
Ingredients
- 8 fresh sardines, gutted (or 2 tins, drained)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 lemon
- Salt and black pepper
- Tomato and red onion salad, to serve
Method
- Pat the sardines dry, then toss with the oil, garlic, oregano and seasoning.
- Heat a griddle, grill or barbecue until very hot.
- Cook the sardines for 2–3 minutes each side, until the skin is blistered and charred and the flesh cooked through.
- Squeeze over plenty of lemon.
- Serve with a tomato and red onion salad dressed in olive oil.
Swaps and tips
Fresh sardines are cheap and full of omega-3. If using tins, simply warm and dress them — no cooking needed.
Nutrition estimated, per serving
| Protein | Carbs | Fibre | Fat | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 g | 2 g | 0 g | 28 g | 374 kcal |
Values are estimates based on typical UK food composition data and will vary with brands and portion sizes.
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Recipe from healthshelf.org
