- serves 4 people
- preparation 5 minutes
- cooking 10 minutes
- difficulty Easy level
Ingredients
- 12 sardines, scaled, gutted and left whole
- olive oil, to brush
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to season
- lemon wedges, harissa, Moroccan salad, to serve
Instructions
Wash the sardines well and pat dry.
Brush them with olive oil, season and grill quickly over a griddle plate or charcoals on the barbeque or under a domestic grill for about 3–4 minutes on either side. They should be cooked through and the skin will be slightly charred.
Serve with lemon wedges, harissa and a Moroccan salad.
Cook’s Notes
Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.
SBS Food is a 24/7 foodie channel for all Australians, with a focus on simple, authentic and everyday food inspiration from cultures everywhere. NSW stream only. Read more about SBS Food
Have a story or comment? Contact Us
