Sardinhas Assadas

Sardinhas Assadas is a vibrant Portuguese dish featuring succulent grilled sardines drizzled with olive oil and zesty piri-piri sauce. Enjoy this flavorful seafood delight on a warm summer evening or at your next gathering with friends.

• 8 pieces sardines
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 lemon lemon wedges
• 1 sprig fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon piri-piri sauce

Method

1. 1

   Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Rinse the sardines and pat them dry with paper towels.

3. 3

   Drizzle olive oil over the sardines and season with sea salt and black pepper.

4. 4

   Place the sardines directly on the grill, cooking for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through and have nice grill marks.

5. 5

   Remove the sardines from the grill and let them rest for a minute.

6. 6

   Serve the sardines hot with lemon wedges on the side and sprinkle with fresh parsley.

7. 7

   If you like a bit of heat, drizzle with piri-piri sauce before serving.