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Sardeles sta Karvouna (Grilled Sardines)

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

18min
412kcal
37.2gprotein
Sardeles sta Karvouna (Grilled Sardines) — Greek recipe, finished and plated
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Ingredients

Servings 4
  • 600 g Sardines (tinned)
  • 2 Lemon
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil
  • ⅜ 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.

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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. It fits keto-friendly, anti-inflammatory eating.

Sardeles sta Karvouna (Grilled Sardines): frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Sardeles sta Karvouna (Grilled Sardines)?

A serving has about 412 calories — 37.2g protein, 2.3g carbs, 27.5g fat, 0.6g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.

Is it high in protein?

Each serving has about 37.2g of protein, roughly 36% of its calories.

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.