Fresh Sardines on Grilled Bread

Dairy Free
Health score
7%
Fresh Sardines on Grilled Bread
45 min.
4
294kcal

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Imagine a sunny afternoon, the aroma of grilled bread wafting through the air, and the sound of laughter as friends gather around the table. This is the essence of our Fresh Sardines on Grilled Bread recipe, a delightful dish that brings the flavors of the sea right to your home. Perfect for lunch or a light dinner, this meal is not only dairy-free but also packed with flavor and nutrition.

With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a dish that is both simple and sophisticated. The combination of crispy, golden-brown bread topped with succulent sardines is a match made in culinary heaven. The grilling process enhances the natural flavors of the sardines, while the olive oil adds a rich, fruity note that complements the dish beautifully.

Whether you're hosting a casual gathering or simply treating yourself to a delicious meal, this recipe is sure to impress. Pair it with a chilled bottle of vinho verde, and you have a dining experience that transports you to the coastal regions of Portugal. So fire up the grill or broiler, and get ready to savor the taste of fresh sardines on perfectly grilled bread. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 4.8 inch bread 
  • tablespoon coarse salt 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 16 large sardines cleaned ( 2 pounds in all)
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • grill
  • broiler

Directions

  1. Light the grill or heat the broiler. Using 4 1/2 tablespoons of the oil, brush both sides of each slice of bread.
  2. Sprinkle both sides with the table salt. Grill or broil the bread, turning once, until crisp and golden on the surface but still soft inside, about 4 minutes in all.
  3. Rub the sardines all over with the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil and sprinkle with the coarse salt. Grill or broil the sardines for 4 minutes. Turn and cook until golden brown and just done, about 3 minutes. To serve, top each piece of grilled bread with 4 sardines.
  4. Fish Alternatives: Sweeter than sardines, smelts are an ideal alternative here. They're usually smaller, so cook them a little less.
  5. Wine Recommendation: The saltiness of the sardines and the rusticity of this dish are perfect with a very cold bottle of unassuming and refreshing vinho verde from Portugal. Many vinho verdes are nonvintage, but if those available to you are dated, choose as young a bottle as possible.

Nutrition Facts

Calories294kcal
Protein16.52%
Fat81.53%
Carbs1.95%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.67
Glycemic Load
0.77
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
11.965651982909%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:293.74kcal
14.69%
Fat:26.61g
40.94%
Saturated Fat:3.65g
22.83%
Carbohydrates:1.43g
0.48%
Net Carbohydrates:1.31g
0.48%
Sugar:0.17g
0.19%
Cholesterol:68.16mg
22.72%
Sodium:2051.5mg
89.2%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.13g
24.26%
Vitamin B12:4.29µg
71.52%
Selenium:26.17µg
37.39%
Vitamin E:4.01mg
26.73%
Phosphorus:239.09mg
23.91%
Calcium:188.51mg
18.85%
Vitamin D:2.3µg
15.36%
Vitamin B3:2.68mg
13.42%
Vitamin K:14.04µg
13.37%
Iron:1.64mg
9.13%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
6.86%
Potassium:195.41mg
5.58%
Magnesium:20.01mg
5%
Copper:0.1mg
4.76%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.63%
Zinc:0.67mg
4.43%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
4.18%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.39%
Vitamin B5:0.33mg
3.33%
Folate:7.36µg
1.84%
Vitamin A:51.9IU
1.04%
Source:My Recipes