Moroccan Spiced Grilled Sardines

Ingredients

• •4 fresh sardines, cleaned
• •2 tbsp olive oil
• •1 tsp ground cumin
• •1 tsp smoked paprika
• •1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• •1 clove garlic, minced
• •1 lemon, juiced
• •1/2 tsp salt
• •4 cups mixed salad greens
• •1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• •1/4 red onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, mix olive oil, ground cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt to create a marinade.

2. 2

   Coat the cleaned sardines with the marinade and let sit for 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Heat a grill or grill pan over medium heat.

4. 4

   Grill the sardines for about 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through and lightly charred.

5. 5

   While the sardines are grilling, combine the salad greens, cherry tomatoes, and red onion in a bowl.

6. 6

   Serve the grilled sardines on a bed of the mixed salad, drizzling with any leftover marinade if desired.