How difficult is it to prepare Roman-style anchovies?

This recipe has a Easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.

How long does it take to prepare Roman-style anchovies?

The preparation time is 15 minutes and the cooking time is 30 minutes.

How many people does this recipe serve?

This recipe is designed for 4 servings.

Can I substitute some ingredients?

Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.

How should I store this preparation?

Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Fish • 08 de Jul de 2021

Recipe of Roman-style anchovies

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Today we will show you how to prepare Anchovies a la Romana. I love fried fish! Its texture and flavor of the tenderloin is exquisite

I recommend pairing it with some delicious tostones and a salad. Ideal for a delicious lunch on Sundays.

Recipe Summary

Preparation

15 min

Cooking

30 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

Instructions

Step 1

We start by cleaning the anchovies, we tear off the head and pull it up, the viscera will come out, with one finger we open through the center and pull it down until the fish is completely opened, we remove the central spine, we wash them and repeat the operation with all of them, we reserve a few to make another recipe

Step 2

We are going to marinate these, transfer them to a container, add garlic and chopped parsley, cover with amontillado wine, sprinkle thyme and salt, close it and let it marinate in the cold for at least 4 hours

Step 3

Meanwhile, we continue with the rest of the fish, we pass them through flour and beaten egg in this order, we put them to fry in plenty of hot olive oil, about to smoke and we brown them on both sides

Step 4

As they are done, we take them out and place them on absorbent kitchen paper so that they release the excess oil, we spread them on the plates and we can now taste them, with a very cold beer they come in ten

Step 5

We are going to have the rest of the anchovies for dinner and take them out of the refrigerator, time has passed, as you can see they have turned white thanks to the wine, we dry them with absorbent kitchen paper, we flour them and fry them in plenty of hot oil until we see that they are done, that is, when they turn color

Step 6

We prepare a serving container and put a little green as a base, in this case endive, we dress it up, as we see what the fish is done we place it on the salad, we can now taste them, we can taste them, these, we pair with the same fresh amontillado wine