Main Course
Greek Grilled Sardines with Oregano and Lemon
- Total timeTotal
- 20′
- ServingsServings
- 4
This grilled sardine recipe is very simple, and the only secret is the cooking time. Follow the steps below and you'll enjoy the most delicious grilled sardines at home!
This grilled sardine recipe is very simple, and the only secret is the cooking time. Follow the steps below and you'll enjoy the most delicious grilled sardines at home!
The recipe
Greek Grilled Sardines with Oregano and Lemon Recipe
Total time 20′ · 4 servings
Ingredients
Method
- Clean the sardines: remove the scales, heads and innards, then rinse them under plenty of cold water.
- TipYou can ask your fishmonger to clean them for you, ready for the grill. Leave the backbone in: it takes longer to remove, and it keeps the grilled sardines juicier.
- In a small bowl, mix the salt with the oregano and pepper.
- Heat a nonstick ridged grill pan over high heat.
- Add a few sardines, enough to cover the surface without crowding them.
- Sprinkle a little of the spice mix over them.
- After 2–3 minutes, depending on your stove, turn the sardines. They need very little time, so be careful not to dry them out.
- Cook for another 2–3 minutes on the other side, sprinkle with a little more salt and transfer to a plate.
- They only need a little color on the outside, and your grilled sardines are ready and juicy.
- Repeat with the rest of the sardines.
- Serve the grilled sardines with a little chopped parsley and lemon juice.
