Grilled Sardines with Edamame
Prep
15 mins
Cook
12 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite quick weeknight dinners because it comes together in under 30 minutes and tastes restaurant quality. Fresh sardines are packed with omega 3 fatty acids that are wonderful for heart health, and they grill beautifully with just a simple char. I love pairing them with buttery edamame and plenty of garlic and lemon for brightness. It's an elegant meal that's actually easier and more affordable than you'd think, perfect when you want something that feels special without spending hours in the kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 8fresh sardines(cleaned and gutted)
- 473 mlfrozen edamame(thawed)
- 4 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
- 2fresh lemon(halved)
- 4garlic cloves(minced)
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- 59 mlfresh parsley(chopped)
- ¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoonsunsalted butter
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Instructions
- 1
Pat the sardines dry with paper towels and lightly brush both sides with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season generously inside and out with salt and black pepper.
Tip: Dry sardines grill better and develop a crispier skin.
- 2
Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat for 5 minutes until very hot.
Tip: A properly preheated grill prevents sticking and creates beautiful grill marks.
- 3
While the grill heats, combine thawed edamame in a small skillet with butter, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes over medium heat. Cook for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and heated through.
Tip: Cooking the edamame while grilling saves time and infuses them with garlic flavor.
- 4
Place sardines on the hot grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side without moving them, until the flesh is opaque and skin is charred.
Tip: Resist the urge to flip early; let the heat create a flavorful crust.
- 5
Grill lemon halves cut-side down for 2 minutes until caramelized and slightly charred.
Tip: Grilled lemon intensifies the citrus flavor and makes juice easier to extract.
- 6
Arrange grilled sardines on a serving platter and spoon the warm garlic edamame alongside them.
- 7
Drizzle the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil over the sardines and edamame, then squeeze the grilled lemon juice over everything.
- 8
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately while warm.
Tip: Fresh herbs add brightness and color to the finished dish.
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