Grilled Sardines

Until recently, I never bothered with fresh sardines, since authentic sardines from the other side of the Atlantic were never sold in the United States. But since I now see them regularly in New York fish markets and in other parts of the country, I can no longer ignore them. They are among the juiciest and tastiest of foods you’ll ever grill.

Sardines take perfectly to the grill because they are oily, and oily fish are best kept away from methods, such as sautéing or frying, that o