GRILLED SARDINES

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What to do about seafood? Nutritionists say we should eat more, that many types of fish are nutritious and contain fats that seem to protect the heart. I know from experience that many of them can make for fine meals. If you've only had sardines from a can, you may turn up your nose at them. Fresh ones will change your mind. Brush them with olive oil, toss a few sprigs of rosemary onto a hot grill, and grill them. Sardines take two to three minutes to grill and about that long to eat. They're a rare treat and a great nutritional package, containing omega-3 fats, selenium, vitamin B12, calcium, niacin and phosphorus.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 15m

Yield Serves four

Number Of Ingredients 6

24 medium or large sardines, cleaned
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt
freshly ground pepper
A handful of fresh rosemary sprigs
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Prepare a hot grill, making sure the grill is oiled. Rinse the sardines, and dry with paper towels. Toss with the olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  • When the grill is ready, toss the rosemary sprigs directly on the fire. Wait for the flames to die down, then place the sardines directly over the heat, in batches if necessary. Grill for a minute or two on each side, depending on the size. Transfer from the grill to a platter using tongs or a wide metal spatula, and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 160, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 197 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams

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