Grilled Sardines with Sweet and Sour Lemon-Pepper Vinaigrette and Toasted Bread Recipe

Name: Grilled Sardines with Sweet and Sour Lemon-Pepper Vinaigrette and Toasted Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh lemon juice; 2 cups sugar; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; Salt; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 cup olive oil, plus more for brushing sardines and bread; 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper; 4 fresh sardines, scaled and gutted but heads left on; 4 (1/2-inch) slices Italian bread; Chopped flat-leaf parsley, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 cups fresh lemon juice
2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
Salt
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup olive oil, plus more for brushing sardines and bread
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
4 fresh sardines, scaled and gutted but heads left on
4 (1/2-inch) slices Italian bread
Chopped flat-leaf parsley, for garnish

1
Heat grill to high.
2
Place lemon juice and sugar in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil on the grates of the grill.
3
Cook until reduced to 1/2 cup.
4
Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
5
Place cooled lemon syrup, vinegar, salt, and mustard in a blender and blend until combined.
6
With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil until emulsified.
7
Stir in the pepper.
8
Brush sardines with oil and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
9
Grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until just cooked through.
10
Brush bread on both sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
11
Grill for about 45 seconds per side.
12
Place each slice of bread on a plate and top with a sardine.
13
Drizzle with vinaigrette and garnish with chopped parsley.

691

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups fresh lemon juice, 2 cups sugar, 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar, Salt, and more.

Yes, Grilled Sardines with Sweet and Sour Lemon-Pepper Vinaigrette and Toasted Bread falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Grilled Sardines with Sweet and Sour Lemon-Pepper Vinaigrette and Toasted Bread

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