Portuguese Grilled Sardines

Succulent sardines infused with the aromas of rosemary, garlic, and paprika, charred on the grill until golden and caramelized. A simple yet elegant dish straight from the Mediterranean coast.

Ingredients

• 8 pcs Sardines
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 3 clove Garlic
• 1 tbsp Paprika
• 0.5 pcs Lemon
• 4 pcs Rosemary
• 1 pcs Red hot chili pepper
• 1 to taste Salt
• 1 to taste Black ground pepper

Instructions

1. Finely chop the garlic and red hot chili pepper. In a bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic, paprika, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Place the sardines in a marinating dish and coat generously with the prepared mixture, tossing well to combine. Cover and refrigerate for several hours.
2. Heat the grill or grill pan until very hot. Place the sardines with all the marinade on the hot surface and cook for 4–5 minutes on each side, until the fish is covered with a beautiful dark crust and caramelized.
3. Transfer the sardines to a serving platter, drizzle with olive oil, generously sprinkle with paprika, and serve with lemon wedges.