This Izmir Gulf-style salad pairs grilled sardines with fennel greens and lemon for a bright coastal plate.
14 min prep 8 min cook
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Clean the wild fennel, finely chop the firm stems, and keep the leaves separate.
Grill the sardines on an oiled grill for 3 minutes per side, turning only once so the fish does not dry out.
Boil the fennel stems for 2 minutes and add the leaves for the last 30 seconds.
Whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic, then mix with the wild fennel.
Set the sardines over the salad and serve with lemon slices without breaking the fish.
💡 Tip: Grilling sardines briefly keeps the flesh from falling apart.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve warm with lemon squeezed over the top and bread alongside.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~172
kcal calories
14
g protein
8
g carbs
9
g fat
0.2g
Sugar
0g
Fiber
0.2mg
Sodium
1g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (50%); values are estimates.
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Moderate satiety, fine between meals
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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