Pan Fried Anchovies Recipes

BREADED FRIED ANCHOVIES ITALIAN RECIPE

Steps:

• Slit open the belly and clean out the guts, then cut off the head and finally remove the spine.
• Rinse the anchovies under running water.
• Pat them with kitchen paper to dry the water.
• Dip the anchovies in the beaten egg one at a time.
• Cover the anchovies with breadcrumbs and press with your hand on both sides.
• Fry the anchovies for 1 or 2 minutes on each side until they become golden and crisp.
• Serve fried anchovies hot with a few drops of lemon juice.

PAN-FRIED ANCHOVIES

Steps:

• Rinse fish and shake lightly to dry slightly, leaving some water on to help breadcrumbs adhere. Spread breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl or pie dish; season with salt and pepper.
• In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 1/4 inch oil over high until shimmering. (Test by dropping a breadcrumb; if it sizzles and floats instantly, the oil is hot enough for frying.) Working in batches so as not to crowd, dredge fish in breadcrumbs and lay flat in skillet. Reduce heat to medium and cook until fish are golden brown on bottom, about 3 minutes. Flip fish, one at a time, and continue to cook until tender when pressed in center and flesh is opaque, 2 to 3 minutes more. Using a slotted spatula, transfer fish to prepared baking sheet; sprinkle with salt. Between batches, increase heat and strain out browned crumbs, or wipe out pan as needed.

PAN-FRIED ZUCCHINI WITH ANCHOVY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the olive oil and heat until it shimmers. Add half of the zucchini slices so they lay in one single layer. Cook until deep golden brown, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Flip each slice and cook an additional 4 minutes to brown the other side. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and continue with the remaining oil, zucchini and salt. Place drained zucchini on a platter and sprinkle with the Parmesan.
• When all the zucchini has been removed, turn off the heat and pour off all but 1 tablespoon of oil from the skillet. Add the anchovy paste and break apart with a wooden spoon until it dissolves and smells toasted. Add the capers, oregano, red pepper flakes and tomato. Squeeze in the lemon juice and stir. Spoon the tomato mixture over the zucchini and sprinkle with the chopped parsley.

FRESH FRIED ANCHOVIES

Steps:

• These preparation steps assume that the fish has already been cleaned and, if purchased frozen, has been defrosted Rinse the fish and place in a bowl or on a large plate Sprinkle the salt over the fish and let sit for 5-10 minutes Pour the olive oil in a pan and heat on medium-high heat While the oil is heating, dredge the fish in the flour Once the oil is hot, place the fish in the pan Fry the fish until golden brown (5-10 minutes)