Grilled sardines on the bbq

Name: Grilled sardines on the bbq
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Québécoise
Ingredients: 20 fresh sardines, scaled and with guts removed; Juice of 2 limes; 2 tablespoons of paprika; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; Handful fresh coriander, coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup olive oil; Salt and ground pepper

Preparation 20 min
Refrigeration 4 h
Cooking 10 min
Servings 4
Freezing I do not suggest

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Ingredients

20 fresh sardines, scaled and with guts removed
Juice of 2 limes
2 tablespoons of paprika
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
Handful fresh coriander, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and ground pepper

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Preparation

In a big bowl, combine all the ingredients and whisk lightly, except the sardines. Season generously with salt and pepper.
Cleaning the sardines : remove the scales by rubbing them gently with your fingers under lukewarm water. After, make a small incision on the belly from the neck to the tail then scrape with one finger then pull to remove the guts. Rinse gently. Ask your fish merchant to clean them for you, some will do it!
Drop the sardines in a big air tight container and pour the marinade on top. Make sure the mix is going everywhere on and in the sardines! Close lid and put in fridge for 4 hours.
Preheat the bbq at 400°F.
On a hot and oiled grill, cook the fish for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until they are nicely grilled. Flip over only once and be careful, they are really fragile!