Grilled Sardines with Lemon-Pepper Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 12 fresh sardines (approximately 1 pound)
• Olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 small shallot
• coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

1. Preheat grill.
2. Wash the sardines and soak in cold water for 10 minutes.
3. Dry well.
4. Grill the sardines for 3 to 5 minutes until just cooked through.
5. Place lemon juice and shallot in a blender and blend until smooth.
6. Slowly add the olive oil and blend until emulsified.
7. Add pepper and salt and blend for 5 seconds.