Sardinhas Assadas
Portuguese

Sardinhas Assadas

Fresh sardines, kissed by sea salt and olive oil, sizzle over hot coals, releasing a smoky aroma that mingles with zesty lemon.

Easy25 min

Where it comes from

Sardinhas Assadas is a staple of Lisbon's summer festivals, where the Atlantic's bounty meets the grill under the festive atmosphere of the Feast of St. Anthony.

On the Palate

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What goes into it

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How it's made

  1. 1

    Preheat a charcoal grill until hot.

  2. 2

    Clean and season the sardines with sea salt.

  3. 3

    Brush with olive oil and place them over the grill.

  4. 4

    Grill for a few minutes on each side until the skin is crisp.

  5. 5

    Squeeze lemon juice over the sardines before serving.

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