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18 July 2026 Last updated: 12 September 2026

In this recipe, sardines are marinated in olive oil, lemon, and thyme, then grilled in just a few minutes. An affordable fish dish from the Aegean coast, it makes a light main course for an easy weeknight meal.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Marinate the sardines

15 min

Toss the cleaned sardines with the olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Let stand for 15 minutes.

2

Grill the sardines

6 min

Cook the sardines on a hot grill for 2–3 minutes per side.

3

Serve

2 min

Serve hot with lemon wedges.

Reminder

Important: Sardines are small and thin, so do not grill them for more than 2–3 minutes per side or they may dry out. Allergen: Contains fish only. Caution: Wait until the grill grate is very hot before adding the fish, or the skin may stick and tear.

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