Sardeles sta Karvouna (Grilled Sardines)

Whole sardines grilled over high heat and dressed with lemon and oregano. Oily, protein-dense, and carb-free.

18 min4 servingsGreek
Sardeles sta Karvouna (Grilled Sardines) — Greek recipe, finished and plated

Discover smart recipes

Sign up on Homecooked to cook this recipe as the chef intended, with parallel steps and built-in timers guiding you along the way. Stock your pantry to discover more recipes you can cook with the ingredients you have at home.

Join Homecooked

Ingredients

  • 600 g Sardines (tinned)
  • 2 Lemon
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil
  • 0.4 tsp Salt
  • 2 cloves Garlic (optional)

Method

  1. Rub the sardines with olive oil and the salt.
  2. Grill over high heat until the skin blisters and the flesh is just set, about 3 minutes a side.
  3. Dress hot with olive oil, lemon, garlic, and oregano.

About Sardeles sta Karvouna (Grilled Sardines)

Sardeles sta Karvouna (Grilled Sardines) is a Greek lunch or dinner that comes together in about 18 minutes and serves 4.

Sardeles sta Karvouna (Grilled Sardines): frequently asked questions

Is Sardeles sta Karvouna (Grilled Sardines) gluten-free?

Based on its ingredients, Sardeles sta Karvouna (Grilled Sardines) has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.

How long does Sardeles sta Karvouna (Grilled Sardines) take to make?

About 18 minutes start to finish, but only around 11 of those are hands-on — the rest is cooking time. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.

Do I need every ingredient to make Sardeles sta Karvouna (Grilled Sardines)?

The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out garlic — it's optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.

How many servings does Sardeles sta Karvouna (Grilled Sardines) make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.