If you’re looking for a quick and tasty side dish, these Grilled Fennel with Anchovy Sauce are perfect for you.
A simple side dish or an appetizing starter, just fennel, anchovies, and a few other ingredients to win everyone over in no time.
Fennel, with its natural sweetness and slightly aniseed aroma, is enhanced by the grilling that caramelizes the edges.
Fennel and anchovies are two foods rich in health benefits, each with unique characteristics:
Benefits of fennel:
Benefits of anchovies:
Below are more quick and tasty recipes with fennel, and then, as always, let’s go right under the photo to discover how to prepare Grilled Fennel with Anchovy Sauce.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Fall, Winter, and Spring
Ingredients
- 3 fennel bulbs (medium-large)
- 6 fillets salted anchovies
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 bunch chopped parsley
Tools
- 1 Electric Grill
- 1 Garlic Press
Preparation of Grilled Fennel with Anchovy Sauce
Clean the fennel by removing the tougher outer leaves, fronds, and the base of the core.
If the fennel bulbs are large, slice them into thin pieces, otherwise, if they are smaller, you can cut them thicker.
Grill them for 4 or 5 minutes on each side on a cast iron plate, or if you have a double-sided electric grill, they will be ready in 5 minutes as they will cook on both sides at the same time.
Once ready, arrange them on a serving plate.
Meanwhile, desalt the anchovies under running water, remove the head and tail fin, then open them and remove the bone.
Crush the garlic cloves using the garlic press.
In a small pan, heat the extra virgin olive oil, add the anchovy fillets and let them dissolve by stirring with a wooden spoon.
Add the garlic and let it go for a few more minutes to flavor. We didn’t add salt, but you can add it directly to the grilled fennel if you wish.
Drizzle the grilled fennel with the anchovy sauce, using also the remaining oil in the pan, sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley, and if desired, some fennel fronds.
Tips and Variations for Grilled Fennel with Anchovy Sauce
Want to make them more appetizing? Add a few whole anchovy fillets.
If you don’t like tasting garlic bits, you can add it whole and crushed in the pan, then remove it once the oil is flavored.
Don’t have salted anchovies? Use anchovy fillets in oil.
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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
How to store grilled fennel with anchovy sauce?
You can store them in the refrigerator well wrapped with plastic wrap for 2 days.
What can I substitute for parsley?
You can substitute parsley with basil or mint, or a mix of both.
