Grilled Monterey Sardines

Ingredients

Sardines:

• 5 ounces fresh sardines
• 1-ounce lemon juice
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Salsa:

• 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped basil leaves
• 1/2 cup chopped red onions
• 1/3 cup chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoon crushed red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Angel hair pasta and/or antipasto salad, or serving, optional

Directions

Whisk together all marinade ingredients and marinate the sardines for 2 hours

For the Salsa: Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl.

Preheat grill to medium heat. Lightly oil the grill. Place the sardines on the preheated grill and discard marinade. Cook sardines for 5 to 7 minutes (depending on size) or until they flake easily with a fork. Serve with angel hair pasta, and/or antipasto salad, if desired.