Sardinhas Assadas

Name: Sardinhas Assadas
Total time: 19 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: portuguese
Ingredients: 6 pcs Sardines; 1.3 tsp Flor De Sal; 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 2 pcs Garlic; 1 pcs Bay Leaves; 1 pcs Lemon; 10 g Coriander; 1 tsp Red Wine Vinegar

Charred sardines with lemon, coriander and a river of green olive oil.

Ingredients

6 pcs Sardines
1.25 tsp Flor De Sal
0.5 tsp Black Pepper
3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 pcs Garlic
1 pcs Bay Leaves
1 pcs Lemon
10 g Coriander
1 tsp Red Wine Vinegar

Method

Pat {sardines} dry with paper towels so the skins blister instead of steam, then season inside and out with {flor_de_sal}, {black_pepper}, and a little {extra_virgin_olive_oil}.
In a small bowl, stir {garlic}, torn {bay_leaves}, {coriander}, {lemon} juice, {red_wine_vinegar}, and {extra_virgin_olive_oil} with a pinch of {flor_de_sal} until bright and fragrant.
Heat a grill pan or charcoal grill over high heat until very hot. Grill {sardines} in a single layer for a short time on each side until the skins char, the flesh turns opaque to the bone, and the aroma is smoky and sweet; avoid moving them too early so they release cleanly.
Transfer {sardines} to warm plates, spoon over the {extra_virgin_olive_oil} and herb mixture, then finish with a squeeze of {lemon}, a scatter of {coriander}, and a final pinch of {flor_de_sal}.