Grilled Sardines: Mediterranean Omega-3 Dinner
Fresh sardines are a Mediterranean staple for longevity.
10m
Prep
10m
Cook
380
Calories
8g
Net Carbs
35g
Protein
35g
Protein
8g
Carbs
24g
Fat
2g
Fiber
Heumin Satiety Score
SCR = (Protein + Fiber) / Calories × 100
Sardines are at the bottom of the food chain = lowest mercury, highest omega-3 concentration.
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8Ingredients
Servings: 2
- 8 fresh sardines, cleaned
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 lemons
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper
- Red pepper flakes
- Crusty bread for serving
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Instructions
Preheat grill to high heat.
Rub sardines with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Grill 3-4 minutes per side.
Squeeze lemon juice over hot sardines.
Sprinkle with parsley and red pepper.
Serve immediately with bread.
Why AI Chose These Ingredients
Sardines provide the highest omega-3 to mercury ratio of any fish. They're also rich in vitamin D and calcium from edible bones.
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