BBQ Sardines with Aromatic Chermoula

• whole sardines↗8

  gutted

• olive oil↗2 ст. л. tbsp
• coriander (cilantro)1 великий пакет
• parsley↗1 маленький пакет
• garlic cloves↗2
• preserved lemon (zest only)1

  skin only

• ground cumin↗1 ч. л. tsp
• smoked paprika↗½ ч. л. tsp
• chili flakes↗¼ ч. л. tsp
• first-press olive oil↗75 мл ml
• metal skewers8

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Pulse all the sauce ingredients in a food processor (or finely chop) together with a generous pinch of spices, then set aside. The sauce will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

2. 2

   Preheat the grill for direct cooking. Brush the sardines with olive oil and season well. Skewer each fish from head to tail onto a metal skewer, optionally making a few cuts with a knife.

3. 3

   Grill the sardines over hot coals for 2‑3 minutes per side until they are cooked through and nicely charred. Before serving, drizzle them with the chermoula sauce.