Low Fat Grilled Sardines with Garlic Lemon Marinade
Elevate your seafood game with this irresistibly light and flavorful recipe for Low Fat Grilled Sardines with Garlic Lemon Marinade. Perfect for health-conscious foodies, these tender sardines are infused with the zesty brightness of fresh lemon juice and zest, the rich depth of garlic, and a touch of heat from red pepper flakes. Marinated in heart-healthy extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of parsley, these sardines are then grilled to smoky, charred perfection in just 10 minutes. Quick to prepare and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this dish is an excellent choice for a low-fat, protein-packed meal. Serve with a fresh lemon wedge and additional parsley for a vibrant, restaurant-quality finish that’s ready in under 30 minutes!
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Ingredients
- 12 pieces fresh sardines
- 1 large lemon
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Directions
Step 1
Start by cleaning the sardines. Rinse them under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
Step 2
Zest the lemon and then juice it into a small mixing bowl.
Step 3
Crush and finely chop the garlic cloves. Add them to the bowl with the lemon juice and zest.
Step 4
Stir in the extra virgin olive oil, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the lemon and garlic mixture to create the marinade.
Step 5
Place the sardines in a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the sardines, ensuring each one is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to marinate.
Step 6
Preheat the grill to medium heat.
Step 7
Once marinated, place the sardines on the grill. Cook for about 5 minutes on each side or until the skin is charred and the fish is cooked through.
Step 8
Remove from the grill and serve immediately with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and an extra squeeze of lemon if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1153.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2418.7 |
| Total Fat 145.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 19.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 1448.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6592.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 14.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1.9g | |
| Protein 253.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 4896IU | 0% |
| Calcium 3962.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 31.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4318.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories