Dairy-Free Grilled Sardines with Garlic Lemon Marinade
Elevate your next seafood dish with these Dairy-Free Grilled Sardines with Garlic Lemon Marinade—a Mediterranean-inspired recipe that’s bursting with bold, zesty flavors. Fresh sardines are cleaned, marinated in a fragrant mix of extra virgin olive oil, tangy lemon juice and zest, minced garlic, and a medley of fresh parsley, sea salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, then grilled to crispy perfection. This quick and flavorful recipe, ready in just 30 minutes of prep and cooking time, offers a healthy and satisfying option that is naturally dairy-free, gluten-free, and perfect for summer grilling. Serve these golden beauties fresh off the grill with a sprinkle of parsley and a squeeze of lemon for a bright, citrusy finish. Ideal as a light main dish or as a shareable appetizer, these grilled sardines are a celebration of simplicity and bold, fresh flavors that will transport you straight to the Mediterranean coast.
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Ingredients
- 8 pieces fresh sardines
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 whole zest of one lemon
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 pieces lemon wedges
Directions
Step 1
Clean the sardines by removing their heads and guts. Rinse them under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
Step 2
In a small mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, chopped parsley, sea salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Step 3
Place the cleaned sardines in a shallow dish and pour the garlic lemon marinade over them. Ensure each sardine is evenly coated by turning them carefully in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Step 4
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Step 5
Remove the sardines from the marinade and place them on the grill. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the sardines are crisp and cooked through.
Step 6
Transfer the grilled sardines to a serving platter. Garnish with additional chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Step 7
Enjoy your dairy-free grilled sardines immediately while they are hot.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (846.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1937.3 |
| Total Fat 134.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 18.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 965.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5146.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 10.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 2.1g | |
| Protein 168.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 3264IU | 0% |
| Calcium 2650.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 20.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2927.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories