Grilled Sardines with Couscous Salad
Spoonsparrow grilled sardines with couscous salad are a delightful treat from Mediterranean cuisine.
Ingredients
- 300 g Couscous
- 600 ml Vegetable Broth
- 4 tomatoes
- 0.5 cucumber
- 3 spring onions
- 1 lemon (juice)
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 800 g sardines (16 ready‑to‑eat sardines)
- 4 stalks coriander
Instructions
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1.
Place couscous in a bowl, pour boiling broth over it, cover and let stand for 10 minutes.
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2.
Meanwhile, peel, wash and dice tomatoes. Peel, wash and dice cucumber halves. Peel, wash spring onions and cut into rings.
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3.
Add half the lemon juice and 2 tbsp olive oil to the couscous and mix lightly. Fold in tomatoes, spring onions and cucumber, season with salt and pepper.
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4.
Rinse sardines, pat dry and make 3–4 shallow slits on each side. Season with salt and pepper, drizzle with remaining oil. Grill on a hot grill or grill pan for 4–5 minutes per side over high heat.
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5.
For serving wash coriander, pat dry, strip leaves. Arrange fish and salad on plates, drizzle with remaining lemon juice and garnish with coriander leaves.