Non vegLisbon
Sardinhas assadas
Salt crusted sardines straight off the grill, on bread, with roasted peppers. Smells like a June festival.
45 minTime
37 gProtein each
mildSpice
The Santo António feastMake it your way
Grandma's wayWhole salted sardines grilled over charcoal, on bread with peppers and potatoes.
The original452kcalsame
37 gproteinsame
6 gfibresame
45minutessame
Fish12 fresh sardines (mathi), gutted, scales on
Saltcoarse sea salt
Olive oil1½ tbsp
Lemon1, in wedges
Potato4 medium, boiled
Red bell pepper (red capsicum, red pepper)2, whole
Onion1 small, sliced
Vinegar2 tsp
White bread4 slices crusty breadMethod
- 1Toss the sardines in coarse salt and rest 30 minutes.
- 2Char the peppers on a flame or grill until black, cover, then peel and slice. Dress with oil, vinegar and onion.
- 3Grill the sardines over high heat, a few minutes each side.
- 4Serve on bread with boiled potatoes, the pepper salad and lemon.
Serve it like thisLay the sardines on thick slices of bread on a platter, with boiled potatoes, pepper salad and lemon wedges alongside.