Fried Anchovy Fillets

Many people dislike anchovies because of their small bones. Everyone will enjoy cleaned anchovies prepared as fillets and fried until golden brown. Served with homemade bread and a bowl of fresh salad, they make a perfect light lunch or dinner.

Details

  • Preparation Time: 15 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 15 minutes
  • Difficulty: 2
  • Spiciness: 0
  • Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 800 g Fish, anchovies, fresh

  • 100 g Koruzna moka, whole grain, yellow

  • 0.5 teaspoons Salt, table

  • 2 pinch Spices, pepper, black

  • 2 pod Garlic, fresh

  • 0.5 bouquet Parsley, fresh

  • pieces Oil, vegetable oil, canola

Steps

  1. Clean the anchovies, rinse them, and remove the head, tail, and backbone. Make a cut along them so you can open and flatten them, creating small flat fillets.

  2. In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and pepper, then coat the anchovy fillets in the mixture and shake off the excess.

  3. Heat the frying oil in a deep pan. The oil layer should be at least 2 cm deep. The oil is hot enough when bubbles form around a wooden spoon handle dipped into it.

  4. Fry the anchovy fillets until crispy on both sides in the hot oil. Fry each side for about 2 to 3 minutes. Fry in batches, only a few fillets at a time. Place the fried fillets on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.

  5. Rinse the parsley, shake it dry, and chop it. Peel and finely chop the garlic. Mix the parsley and garlic in a small bowl with a pinch of salt.

  6. Arrange the fried anchovy fillets on plates. Sprinkle them with the parsley and garlic mixture. Serve with homemade bread and a bowl of fresh salad.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

  • Calories: 156.39 kcal
  • Fat: 3.79 g
    • Saturated Fat: 0.87 g
  • Carbohydrates: 8.98 g
    • Sugars: 0 g
  • Protein: 18.07 g
  • Fiber: 0.87 g

Advice

If desired, you can drizzle the fried anchovy fillets with lemon juice.