Keto Grilled Sardines with Garlic Lemon Marinade
Elevate your keto dining with these irresistibly flavorful Grilled Sardines with Garlic Lemon Marinade, a quick and nutrient-packed seafood dish perfect for a healthy lifestyle. Featuring fresh sardines coated in a zesty marinade of lemon juice, garlic, parsley, and red pepper flakes, this recipe brings bold Mediterranean-inspired flavors straight to your table. The sardines are grilled to perfection, delivering smoky charred notes while staying tender and juicy. With just 20 minutes of prep time and 10 minutes on the grill, this low-carb meal is both quick and satisfying. Serve these beautifully grilled sardines as a light main course or alongside fresh greens for a truly gourmet keto experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces fresh sardines
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 whole lemon
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
Begin by cleaning the sardines. Rinse them under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Remove the scales by rubbing gently against the grain.
In a small bowl, prepare the marinade. Squeeze the juice of one lemon and add it to the bowl.
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the lemon juice.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and combine it with the garlic and lemon.
Add extra virgin olive oil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the mixture and stir well.
Place the cleaned sardines in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them, ensuring each sardine is coated well. Let it marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. If using a charcoal grill, wait until the coals are covered with white ash.
Oil the grill grates lightly to prevent sticking. Place the sardines on the grill.
Grill each side of the sardines for about 4-5 minutes, or until they are well cooked and have nice grill marks.
Once cooked, remove the sardines from the grill and plate them gently.
Garnish with additional fresh parsley and serve immediately for the best flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1694 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.4 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.5 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 966 mg | 322% | |
| Sodium | 5183 mg | 225% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.8 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 169.2 g | 338% | |
| Vitamin D | 81.6 mcg | 408% | |
| Calcium | 2647 mg | 204% | |
| Iron | 21.1 mg | 117% | |
| Potassium | 2916 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.
