Spanish cuisine · Fish & Seafood

Espeto de Sardinas

Sardines on skewers over an open fire – the scent of the beaches of Málaga.

Ingredients · for 4 servings

• 16 fresh sardines
• Coarse sea salt
• Olive oil
• Lemon wedges

Instructions

1. Wash the sardines, leave them ungutted and pat them thoroughly dry.
2. Rub them generously with coarse sea salt.
3. Thread onto skewers and grill over hot embers for 3–4 minutes per side until the skin blisters.
4. Drizzle with olive oil and serve with lemon.