Grilled Lemon-Herb Sardines with Dill

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Fresh sardines marinated in lemon and herbs, grilled to perfection with a bright, zesty finish. This Greek recipe, ready in about 23 minutes, pairs sardines, lemon, fresh dill for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 8 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Whisk lemon zest, lemon juice, dill, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl until combined.
  2. Step 2: Place sardines in a shallow dish and coat evenly with the marinade. Let sit for 15 minutes at room temperature.
  3. Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high. Place sardines on a greased grill grate and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until edges are crisp and fish flakes easily with a fork.

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