Servings
Font
Back
0 from 3 votes

Sardinhas assadas (Barbecued Sardines)

Sardinhas assadas are classic charcoal grilled sardines that is traditional food in Portugal. They are very popular during summer festival.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Resting Time
1 hr
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: Portuguese

Ingredients

  • 2 lb sardines , gutted
  • kosher salt
  • 2 lemons
  • oil (to grease the barbecue grill)

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Rinse the sardines thoroughly.
  2. At the bottom of a large dish, place a bed of kosher salt.
  3. Place the sardines on top and cover them with the kosher salt. Marinate for 1 hour.
  4. Grease the barbecue grill to prevent sardines sticking. Light the barbecue.
  5. Rinse the sardines and gently pat them dry them with paper towels.
  6. Place the sardines on the barbecue, 2 inches (5cm) away from the embers.
  7. Grill on both sides.
  8. Enjoy the hot sardines drizzled with lemon juice and served with French fries.