Barbecued Sardines

Grilled sardines nailed to wooden planks served with a fresh cucumber, herb, and lime salsa.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 356.2 kcals 1424.8 kcals
Carbohydrates 4 grams 16 grams
Fat 26.1 grams 104.4 grams
Protein 26.3 grams 105.2 grams
Cook Time
6 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Fruits
2
piece
Lime
juice only
NutsSeeds
2
clove
Garlic
crushed
3
tbsp
Dill
chopped fresh
3
tbsp
Mint
chopped fresh leaves
3
tbsp
Coriander
chopped fresh leaves
1
to taste
1
to taste
Black Pepper
freshly ground
OilsFats
Seafood
16
piece
Sardines
scales and guts removed
Vegetables
1
piece
Cucumber
half lengthways, seeds scraped out, flesh finely diced
1
piece
Banana Shallot
finely diced

Steps

  • Soak four pieces of clean thick untreated wood in cold water overnight.
  • Light the barbecue thirty minutes before cooking and allow flames to die down.
  • Mix cucumber, shallot, garlic, oil, herbs, and lime juice in a bowl.
  • Season the salsa mixture with salt and pepper and set it aside.
  • Nail four sardines by the tail to each soaked plank of wood.
  • Place the planks onto the coals and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until charred.
  • Serve four sardines per plate with the salsa spooned alongside.