Sardinha Na Brasa

Ingredients

Fresh sardines

1 pound, cleaned with heads and tails intact

Olive oil

2 tablespoons, plus more for brushing

Sea salt

to taste

Lemon wedges

for serving

Garlic

2 cloves, minced (optional for added flavor)

Fresh parsley

1 tablespoon, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Preheat the grill to high heat, ensuring it is well-oiled to prevent sticking.
2. Clean the sardines by removing any internal organs while keeping the heads and tails intact.
3. In a small bowl, mix olive oil and minced garlic (if using). Brush this mixture generously over the sardines.
4. Sprinkle sea salt evenly over the sardines, ensuring they are well-seasoned.
5. Place the sardines on the grill and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side. They should develop a crispy exterior and be cooked through.
6. Once grilled, carefully remove the sardines from the grill and arrange them on a serving platter.
7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges to squeeze over the top.