GRILLED SARDINES AND ASPARAGUS WITH CITRUS, CHILES AND SESAME
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories brunch, dinner, weekday, appetizer, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Prepare a medium-hot grill. Break off the woody ends of the asparagus, and peel each stalk from the flower all the way to the end. Blanch the asparagus in salted water until bright green but slightly crunchier than you want. Spread them out on a baking sheet, and allow to cool.
- Brush the sardines with a small amount of olive oil, and season with salt and a big pinch of the sesame seeds. Toss the cooled asparagus with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and sesame as well.
- Break up the chiles into manageable pieces, and grind in a coffee or spice grinder to a coarse texture. Rehydrate the chiles by mixing with a couple of tablespoons of boiling water.
- Pound the garlic with a mortar and pestle until it is a roughish purée. Chop the herbs. Mix the chiles, garlic and herbs with enough olive oil to make a thick but pourable sauce. Add a pinch of salt, and taste.
- Put the sardines on the grill, and cook until fairly brown and halfway done. Carefully flip them over, and grill on the other side. Larger sardines will take 3 or 4 minutes on each side, smaller ones about 2 minutes on each side. Grill the asparagus for about the same time.
- Spread the citrus on a platter, and lightly season with salt. Place the hot sardines and asparagus on top of the citrus. Spoon over some of the herby chile sauce, and sprinkle the rest of the sesame over the top. Serve the remaining sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 205, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 694 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams
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Precious Ajusa
p-ajusa@hotmail.co.ukI'm not a big fan of fish, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The sardines were grilled to perfection and the citrus-chile sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this dish again.
Lisa Marie
lisa.m@gmail.comThis dish was a bit too bland for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll try it again with more spices next time.
Ahmadmuzammil Naqshbandi
a-n82@yahoo.comI'm a big fan of grilled sardines and this recipe didn't disappoint. The sardines were cooked to perfection and the citrus-chile sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this dish again.
april Pinkney
a-pinkney35@gmail.comThis dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll try it again with less salt next time.
Wangithi Kamiti
w.kamiti@hotmail.comThis dish is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. I had some leftover asparagus from a salad and I didn't know what to do with it. I found this recipe and it was perfect. The asparagus was delicious and the sardines were a great addition.
Orlando Roper
roper.o@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of sardines, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The sardines were grilled to perfection and the citrus-chile sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this dish again.
Kylee Wade
kylee_wade20@yahoo.comThis dish is a great way to get your kids to eat fish. My kids loved the sardines and the asparagus.
Ronald Sperling
r-s78@hotmail.comI've never made grilled sardines before, but this recipe made it easy. The sardines were delicious and the asparagus was perfectly cooked.
Zohaib ilyas
zohaibi99@hotmail.comThis dish is perfect for a summer cookout. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.
Rene Griffin
rene.griffin23@yahoo.comI'm allergic to sesame seeds, so I substituted sunflower seeds in this recipe. It turned out great! The sunflower seeds added a nice nutty flavor to the dish.
Md sk Ridoy
r-m82@hotmail.co.ukThis dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll try it again with less chili peppers next time.
Tertacion Xxx
tx65@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of fish, but I loved this dish. The sardines were grilled to perfection and the citrus-chile sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this dish again.
murtaza solangi
s_murtaza@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The sardines are always cooked perfectly and the asparagus is always tender and flavorful. I love the citrus-chile sauce, it's the perfect complement to the sardines and aspar
Usman Mahmood
mahmood.u@aol.comI'm not sure what went wrong with my dish, but it didn't turn out as good as I expected. The sardines were overcooked and the asparagus was mushy. I think I'll try this recipe again, but I'll be more careful with the cooking times.
Kevin Grant
grant@hotmail.comThis dish is a great way to use up leftover sardines. I had some leftover sardines from a can and I didn't know what to do with them. I found this recipe and it was perfect. The sardines were delicious and the asparagus was a great addition.
User User
u.user@gmail.comI've never been a big fan of sardines, but this recipe changed my mind. The sardines were grilled to perfection and the citrus-chile sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this dish again.
twomanywalls
twomanywalls@gmail.comThis dish was easy to make and turned out great! The sardines were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the asparagus was perfectly cooked. The citrus-chile sauce was a perfect complement to the sardines and asparagus.
roz norton
n-r76@hotmail.comI loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The citrus and chilies added a nice brightness, while the sesame seeds added a nutty flavor. The sardines were cooked perfectly and the asparagus was tender and flavorful. I would definitely recommend
Colin Leeder
l-colin@yahoo.comThe sardines were a bit too oily for my taste, but the asparagus was delicious.
Pandhi Faqeer
f-pandhi86@yahoo.comThese grilled sardines and asparagus were a delightful burst of flavor! The citrus, chilies, and sesame played off each other perfectly, creating a vibrant and complex taste experience. The sardines were cooked to perfection, with a crispy skin and t