Description
Golden, lightly breaded anchovies fried to crisp perfection, served with lemon wedges and red onion for a bold, Mediterranean-style snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb fresh anchovies, cleaned and heads removed
- 1/2 cup fine cornmeal or semolina flour
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse anchovies gently under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, salt, and pepper.
- Toss anchovies in the flour mixture until evenly coated.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the anchovies in batches for 2–3 minutes or until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot, garnished with lemon wedges, red onion, and parsley.
Notes
- Use fresh anchovies for the best flavor and texture.
- Do not overcrowd the pan when frying to ensure even crispness.
- Serve immediately for maximum crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 lb
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
