Fried Anchovies

Name: Fried Anchovies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 454 grams whole fresh, or cleaned and marinated anchovies (not the salted or tinned variety); 0 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 4 servings cherry tomatoes, as needed; 4 servings crusty bread; 3 larges eggs; 4 servings extra virgin olive oil, for dipping bread, optional; 355 milliliters flour; 473 milliliters olive oil; 4 servings salt and black pepper to taste

Fried Anchovies might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 616 calories, 34g of protein, and 34g of fat. This recipe covers 31% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free and pescatarian diet. Head to the store and pick up marinated anchovies, extra virgin olive oil, cherry tomatoes, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the flour you could follow this main course with the Apple Tart with Caramel Sauce as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 15 minutes.

Instructions

If you are using whole, fresh anchovies you must clean them first. Pull off the heads and pull out the insides. Then rinse with clean water.

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Fresh Anchovies

Water

Pour the olive oil into a small deep saucepan set over heat. Use a deep fry thermometer to monitor the heat.Meanwhile, add the eggs to a small bowl and beat until well mixed.

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Olive Oil

Egg

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Kitchen Thermometer

Sauce Pan

Bowl

Add the flour, cayenne, salt and black pepper to a shallow bowl, use a fork to mix the ingredients together. Dip the fish one at a time into the beaten eggs and then roll it in flour.When the oil reaches 365 degrees F. fry the fish a few at a time, rolling them around in the oil to assure even cooking until they are golden brown (about 5-8 minutes).

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Salt And Pepper