Grilled Sardine With Fresh Salsa [Bulkbites.com]

• Servings: 1
• Time: 15 minutes

Sardine is a widely available small fish that is usually avoided by the bodybuilders due to its high fat content. However, they possess remarkable health benefits in heart friendly oils and muscle building nutrients. They are rich in protein and omega – 3 fatty acids. Regular consumption of sardines strengthens the bones and immune system. Sardines taste best with this fresh salsa made with mint, lemon juice and onions as it kills the strong fishy flavor of sardine.

Nutrition

• calories: 325
• protein: 24
• carbs: 27
• fat: 15
• saturated fat: 3.26
• polyunsaturated fat: 2.53
• monounsaturated fat: 7.82
• cholesterol: 54
• sodium: 565
• potassium: 993
• dietary fiber: 6.63
• sugars: 8.48
• vitamin a: 285
• vitamin c: 104
• calcium: 366
• iron: 6
• magnesium: 0
• complex carbs: 11.89
• other fats: 1.39

Ingredients

• 1 cup Fish, sardine, Pacific, canned in tomato sauce, drained solids with bone
• 1 cup, chopped Onions, raw
• 1 cup chopped Parsley, fresh
• 1 fl oz Lemon juice, raw
• 1 4-5 leaves Mint Leaves, green, raw
• 1 tsp Oil, olive, salad or cooking
• 1 dash Salt, table
• 1 tbsp, ground Spices, pepper, black

Instructions

• Preheat the grill to high heat.
• Place the sardines on a baking sheet and drizzle with a little olive oil.
• Grill 3-4 minutes per side until the skin begins to brown. Remove from the grill and sprinkle little salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile prepare the salsa, finely chop the onion, parsley and mint leaves. Add remaining oil, salt and pepper. Mix all the ingredients and let it set for 5-10 minutes to develop the taste.
• Serve the salsa over the grilled fish.