Sardinhas Assadas (Grilled Sardines)

Ingredients

• 1 lb Fresh sardines
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 each Lemon wedges

Instructions

1. 1Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, which is approximately 400°F (200°C).
2. 2Gently rinse the 1 lb of fresh sardines under cool water and then carefully pat them completely dry with paper towels.
3. 3Place the dried sardines on a clean surface and evenly brush both sides of each sardine with the 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
4. 4Sprinkle the 1 teaspoon of salt evenly over both sides of the oiled sardines.
5. 5Place the prepared sardines on the preheated grill. Grill for 3 to 5 minutes per side, or until the sardines are opaque and flake easily with a fork. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
6. 6Remove the grilled sardines from the heat and arrange them on a serving platter.
7. 7Serve the Sardinhas Assadas immediately with the 1 each lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the fish.

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