Grilled Sardines Portuguese Style Recipe

Name: Grilled Sardines Portuguese Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 sardines medium-sized fresh, or frozen, thawed thoroughly; 1/2 handful coarse sea salt; 2 large potatoes like russets; 2 green bell peppers; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus 1/4 cup; 1/8 cup white wine vinegar; 1/2 onion thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves thinly sliced; salt; white pepper; 1 large tomato; 1 slice cucumber optional

Servings: persons

8 sardines medium-sized fresh, or frozen, thawed thoroughly
1/2 handful coarse sea salt
2 large potatoes like russets
2 green bell peppers
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus 1/4 cup
1/8 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 onion thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves thinly sliced
salt
white pepper
1 large tomato
1 slice cucumber optional

1
Scale and gut the sardines (you can have your fishmonger do this).
2
Wash the sardines under cold, running water and pat dry with paper towels.
3
Lightly salt the sardines with coarse sea salt and refrigerate.
4
Meanwhile, boil 2 potatoes until a knife is easily inserted. Drain and cool.
5
Roast 2 green bell peppers over an open flame until charred. Place in a bowl and cover it with plastic to allow it to steam for approximately 20 minutes.
6
Remove the plastic and peel and seed the peppers.
7
Cut peppers into 3-inch wide strips and combine in bowl with 1/4 cup of olive oil, 1/8 cup white wine vinegar, onion, and garlic.
8
Add tomato (sliced) , onion (sliced) and cucumber. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
9
Preheat a grill or barbecue.
10
Place the sardines on a hot grill
11
When the sardines are done on first side
12
Place 4 sardines on each plate with 2 potato halves and some green pepper salad.
13
For decoration and extra flavour, drizzle with remaining olive oil.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 sardines medium-sized fresh, or frozen, thawed thoroughly, 1/2 handful coarse sea salt, 2 large potatoes like russets, 2 green bell peppers, and more.

Yes, Grilled Sardines Portuguese Style falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Sardines Portuguese Style

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