Description
A simple recipe for preparing crispy fried fresh anchovies, a Mediterranean style dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh anchovies, cleaned and gutted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Rinse the cleaned anchovies under cold water and pat them completely dry with paper towels.
- In a shallow dish, mix the flour, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each anchovy in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Pour enough vegetable oil into a large skillet to reach about 1/2 inch depth. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers (about 350°F or 175°C).
- Carefully place the floured anchovies in the hot oil in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding the pan.
- Fry for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the anchovies with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Repeat with the remaining fish.
- Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges.
Notes
- Make sure the anchovies are very dry before flouring; this helps achieve maximum crispiness.
- Do not let the oil temperature drop too low, or the fish will absorb too much oil and become greasy.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 lb
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 120
Keywords: fried anchovies, crispy fish, Mediterranean appetizer, fresh anchovies, simple seafood