Dairy-Free Grilled Sardines with Garlic Lemon Marinade
Fire up your grill and savor the Mediterranean vibes with this **Dairy-Free Grilled Sardines with Garlic Lemon Marinade** recipe! Featuring tender, flavorful sardines infused with a zesty marinade made of fresh lemon juice, vibrant lemon zest, extra virgin olive oil, and aromatic minced garlic, this dish is a delightful highlight for seafood lovers. A sprinkle of red pepper flakes adds a hint of heat, while freshly chopped parsley brightens the flavor. Grilled to perfection, these sardines are crisp on the outside and irresistibly juicy within, making them a quick and easy gluten-free, paleo-friendly option for your family dinner or summer gathering. Serve immediately with a squeeze of fresh lemon wedges and a side of your favorite greens for a wholesome, light, and refreshing meal. Perfectly balanced and bursting with flavor, this recipe is your new go-to for a healthy, dairy-free seafood feast!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Clean the sardines by removing their heads and guts. Rinse them under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
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.
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.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
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.
Transfer the grilled sardines to a serving platter. Garnish with additional chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Enjoy your dairy-free grilled sardines immediately while they are hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1937 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 134.4 g | 172% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.5 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 966 mg | 322% | |
| Sodium | 5146 mg | 224% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.9 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.1 g | ||
| Protein | 168.9 g | 338% | |
| Vitamin D | 81.6 mcg | 408% | |
| Calcium | 2650 mg | 204% | |
| Iron | 20.9 mg | 116% | |
| Potassium | 2928 mg | 62% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
