Portuguese Piri-Piri Grilled Sardines

• 12 whole sardines, cleaned
• 2 piri-piri chili, minced
• 3 clove garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp coarse sea salt
• 1 lemon

Instructions

1. 1

   Whisk piri-piri, garlic, olive oil, vinegar and paprika into a marinade.

2. 2

   Pat the sardines dry and season the cavities with coarse salt.

3. 3

   Brush the fish inside and out with the piri-piri marinade.

4. 4

   Heat a grill to high and oil the grates well.

5. 5

   Grill the sardines 3 to 4 minutes per side until the skin chars and blisters.

6. 6

   Serve piled high with lemon wedges and any remaining marinade.