Grilled Sardines (Edit recipe)

I had never had sardines before. The initial thought of them conjures up images of tiny oily fish in a can. Not too appetizing in my opinion, so I never even knew that they came in larger, fresher forms. As it turns out, they’re pretty tasty albeit a little involved to prepare since they come completely whole. Even then, it’s not a huge ordeal to prepare them. And, as a bonus, they are one of the highest omega 3 containing fish out there. So if you’re sick of salmon all the time, grilled sardines are the way to go! “Only a few fish species compare or exceed the omega 3 content found in sardines….examples include pink salmon, chinook salmon, herring, and Hoki, a cold deep water fish from New Zealand. Sardines also offer a good choice too because since they are so small, they do not accumulate many toxins. Although the omega 3 content of sardines varies, generally it is about 1 gram to 1.70 grams per serving.” Really the only downside that I found is that since these fish are so much smaller than fish I’m used to preparing, it takes 2-3 fish per person to feel like you’ve eaten enough. Another thing to watch out for is the tiny bones in sardines. They can be a little tough to negotiate around.