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Grilled Sardines with Cold Bean Salad





Yields
Serves 4



Prep Time
30 mins

If only all sardine dishes tasted as good as this one, everyone would be converts to this delicious and sustainable Western fish that's full of healthful oils. Using the dressing as a marinade for both the sardines and the bean salad is a great way to ensure the flavors meld well.

 1 teaspoon minced garlic
 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  About 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
 1 teaspoon kosher salt
 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
 8 whole sardines (1 1/4 lbs. total), cleaned and backbones removed
 2 cans (15 oz. each) cannellini beans, drained
 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
 1 cup curly parsley leaves
Step 1
1

Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for high heat (450° to 550°; you can hold your hand 5 in. above cooking grate only 2 to 4 seconds). In a medium bowl, whisk together garlic, lemon juice, 1/2 cup oil, salt, and pepper. Pour 1/4 cup dressing over sardines in another medium bowl and let sit 10 minutes.

Step 2
2

Meanwhile, add beans, tomatoes, and parsley to remaining dressing and toss to coat.

Step 3
3

Using a wad of oiled paper towels and tongs, oil cooking grate. Starting with skin side down, cook sardines, turning once, until cooked through and dark grill marks appear, about 5 minutes.

Step 4
4

Divide bean salad among 4 plates. Top each with 2 sardine pieces.

Step 5
5

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories520
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g39%

Saturated Fat 12g60%
Cholesterol 39mg13%
Sodium 1019mg45%
Total Carbohydrate 28g11%

Dietary Fiber 9.5g34%
Protein 22g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.