Portuguese Grilled Sardines Recipes

SARDINES PORTUGUESE-STYLE

Steps:

• Lay the sardines on a clean kitchen towel, and remove any excess moisture from them. Refrigerate until ready to grill.
• Preheat a grill or broiler to medium high, and make sure the grates are VERY clean (to prevent the fish from sticking).
• In a mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup olive oil, olives, parsley, basil, onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix well, then set aside at room temp until you are ready to serve.
• Place the sardines on a rimmed baking sheet, then drizzle with 1/4 cup olive oil, turning to coat completely. Season with the remaining salt and pepper.
• Oil the grill grates well, then place the sardines directly on the grates. Cook undisturbed, until the skin is crispy and slightly charred (2-3 minutes), at which point they will release easily from the grill. Turn them over, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
• While the fish are cooking, brush the lemon slices and tomato halves with some of the remaining olive oil, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Place on the grill with the fish, and cooked until they get char marks, about 2 minutes.
• Place the sardines on a serving platter, drizzle with the remaining olive oil and 1/4 cup lemon juice. Serve immediately, with the grilled lemon and tomatoes, and the tomato-olive vinaigrette spooned over the top.

SARDINHAS ASSADAS / PORTUGUESE GRILLED SARDINES

Steps:

• Rinse the sardines and remove the scales, then sprinkle liberally with the sea salt and leave for at least 1 hour.
• Preheat your grill, broiler or barbecue so that it's nice and hot.
• Rinse the sardines under some water and then dry them with papertowels.
• Brush the sardines with a little olive oil and then grill for several minutes each side until they are cooked.
• Serve immediately with a dash of olive oil drizzled over the tops, and sea salt sprinkled over them.