Espetos de Sardinas

Pregătirea ingredientelor

Ingrediente

Mod de preparare

Pas cu pas

1. 1

   If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.

   Nota bucătarului: Soaking skewers is crucial for even cooking and preventing splintering.

2. 2

   Carefully skewer the sardines through the eyes, ensuring they are evenly spaced and secure on the skewer.

   Aproximativ 5 min.

   Nota bucătarului: Traditionally, 3-4 sardines are placed on each skewer. Keep the scales on as they help protect the delicate flesh during grilling.

3. 3

   Season both sides of the skewered sardines generously with sea salt.

   Aproximativ 1 min.

4. 4

   Prepare your grill for medium-high heat, ideally using wood or charcoal for authentic flavor.

   Aproximativ 5 min.

   Nota bucătarului: The traditional method involves grilling over an olive wood fire on a sand pit, but a regular grill works well.

5. 5

   Brush the sardines with olive oil just before placing them on the grill.

   Aproximativ 1 min.

6. 6

   Grill the sardines for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the skin is crispy and slightly charred, and the fish is cooked through.

   Aproximativ 10 min.

   Nota bucătarului: Sardines cook quickly; be careful not to overcook them as they can dry out.

7. 7

   Serve the Espetos de Sardinas immediately with fresh lemon wedges.