Grilled Sardines Over Wilted Baby Arugula Recipes

GRILLED SARDINES OVER WILTED BABY ARUGULA

Steps:

• Prepare a stove-top griddle or outdoor grill. Rinse the arugula, shaking off any excess water. Arrange on a large platter and set aside.
• Rinse the sardines in cold water, rubbing to remove the scales. Wipe dry. In a bowl, combine the sardines and olive oil and toss to coat. Grill over very hot coals or heat about 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until the sardines are crispy and golden. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer immediately to the arugula-lined platter and serve with lemon wedges.

WILTED ARUGULA

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until garlic is fragrant but not browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add arugula; cook, stirring constantly, until slightly wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add vinegar; cook, stirring constantly, until most of the vinegar has evaporated, about 1 minute. Stir in salt; season with pepper. Serve immediately.

GRILLED SARDINES

Steps:

• Prepare a hot grill, making sure the grill is oiled. Rinse the sardines, and dry with paper towels. Toss with the olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
• When the grill is ready, toss the rosemary sprigs directly on the fire. Wait for the flames to die down, then place the sardines directly over the heat, in batches if necessary. Grill for a minute or two on each side, depending on the size. Transfer from the grill to a platter using tongs or a wide metal spatula, and serve with lemon wedges.

GRILLED LANGOUSTINES WITH WILTED ARUGULA AND GAZPACHO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat a stove-top or charcoal grill. To make the sauce, place the tomatoes, celery, onion, fennel, horseradish, hotpepper sauce, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1 clove garlic ina food processor, and process for 2 minutes. Pass through a fine sieve, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Chill. In a large skillet over medium high heat, warm 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 crushed garlic cloves. Add arugula and toss for one minute, until wilted. Cut langoustine tails lengthwise, brush with olive oil and grill for 2 minutes. To serve, place arugula and parsley at center of 4 plates, set grilled langoustines on top and drizzle sauce around.

GRILLED FRESH SARDINES WITH ARUGULA AND WARM VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Prepare the grill, adjusting the rack 2 inches above the coals.
• In a small saucepan, whisk together the vinegar, 1/2 cup of the oil, the mustard, pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt until well blended. Set aside.
• Clean the sardines by pinching the gills on both sides at the base of the head and pulling the gills out. Slide your fingers along the belly cavity and pull out the innards. Rinse the sardines in cold water, rubbing the skin to get rid of the scales. Wipe the sardines dry with paper towels, toss them with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and refrigerate.
• When the grill is very hot, grill the sardines directly on the rack or in a hinged grilling basket until they are crispy and well browned, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove the sardines to a platter and season on both sides with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
• Meanwhile, whisk the vinaigrette in the saucepan over high heat until it just begins to bubble. (Do not let it boil.) Remove from the heat. Put the arugula in a large bowl and toss it with the warm vinaigrette. Divide the greens among 4 plates and top each with 3 sardines. Serve immediately.

SAUTEED BABY TOMATOES WITH ARUGULA

Steps:

• Rinse tomatoes and pat dry. Heat olive oil over medium heat. When hot, add tomatoes and stir 3 minutes. Add garlic and salt, stirring 1 minute. Remove pan from heat and spoon tomatoes into a bowl.
• Off the heat, stir arugula in hot pan just until almost wilted. Add to tomatoes and season with pepper and vinegar, stirring gently to mix. Serve warm or at room temperature.