Grilled Sardines with Almond Chermoula

Summary

Yield
Prep Time20 minutes
CountryMorocco
Main IngredientSeafood/Fish
MealEntrees

Description

If sardines are not available try small red mullet, mackerel or trout as great substitutes.

Ingredients

  • 12 fresh sardines, cleaned, heads on
  • 3 c fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 large handful mint leaves
  • 0.5 c toasted almonds
  • 3 plump garlic cloves
  • 1 pn red pepper flakes
  • 1.25 c olive oil
  • lime juice to taste
  • 0.5 c raisins
  • 0.5 t saffron mixed into 2t water
  • 1 small minced onion

Instructions

Place the onion, raisins, saffron and half the almonds into a large bowl and set aside.
Puree the remaining ingredients and  cut 3 slashes into both sides of the fish.
Take 1/3 of the pureed mixture and rub into the fish slashes.
Take the remaining puree and combine with the onion mixture.
Grill (or broil) the fish for several minutes on each side and serve with the chermoula.
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