Sardoncini alla Griglia

Name: Sardoncini alla Griglia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 21 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: San Marinese
Ingredients: 600g fresh sardines, cleaned and gutted; 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 2 lemons; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; Sea salt; Black pepper; Crusty bread for serving

Sardoncini alla Griglia (sahr-dohn-CHEE-nee AHL-lah GREE-lyah)

Grilled Fresh Sardines

⏱ Prep Time 15 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 282 kcal

Tiny fresh sardines grilled over charcoal with olive oil, lemon, and sea salt — a taste of the nearby Adriatic coast.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 28.0g

Carbs 2.0g

Fat 18.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

dairy-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ fish

Equipment Needed

charcoal grill or grill pan fish grilling basket

Presentation Guide

Vessel: ceramic platter

Garnishes: lemon wedges, parsley, olive oil

Accompaniments: crusty bread, white wine

Ingredients

600g fresh sardines, cleaned and gutted
4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 lemons
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Sea salt
Black pepper
Crusty bread for serving

Instructions

1
Rinse sardines and pat very dry. Toss with 2 tbsp olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
2
Heat a charcoal grill or grill pan to high heat. Oil the grate well.
3
Grill sardines for 2-3 minutes per side until the skin is charred and crispy and the flesh flakes easily.
4
Transfer to a serving platter. Squeeze lemon juice generously over the hot fish.
5
Drizzle with remaining olive oil and scatter with chopped parsley.
6
Serve immediately with lemon wedges and plenty of crusty bread to mop up the juices.

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Did You Know?

Despite being landlocked, San Marino is only 10km from the Adriatic coast, and fresh seafood from Rimini has always been part of the Sammarinese table.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

charcoal grill or grill pan
fish grilling basket

Garnishing

lemon wedges, parsley, olive oil

Accompaniments

crusty bread, white wine

The Story Behind Sardoncini alla Griglia

Though San Marino is a landlocked microstate, the Adriatic coast is a mere 10 kilometers away, and the republic has always had strong culinary ties to the seafood traditions of Rimini and the Marche coastline. Grilled sardines are a summer favorite, often enjoyed at outdoor gatherings where the smell of charcoal and sea fish mingles with the mountain air of Mount Titano.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed summer lunch or dinner 📜 Origins: Traditional

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