Fried Anchovies and Golden; my mom’s recipe for a fish main dish that everyone loves. They are Anchovy Fillet Cutlets, perfect for getting everyone to eat fish, even those who can’t stand fish bones. We’re talking about oily fish, particularly rich in unsaturated fats (omega 3), which have beneficial effects on the heart and circulation, reducing cholesterol, but also provide proteins, minerals, and vitamins. This is why it’s a type of fish that should never be missing in our diet, especially in that of children and the elderly, even 2 or 3 times a week. The only difficulty in this recipe lies in cleaning and filleting the fish, but by following my tips, it’s a simple operation, and for convenience, you can also have your trusted fishmonger help you. Don’t miss the recipe for the Bass in Crazy Water and the recipe for Baked Salmon with Cherry Tomatoes. Let’s head to the kitchen and prepare together some delicious Anchovy Cutlets
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 4People
- Cooking methods: Stove, Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Energy 212.95 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 4.66 (g) of which sugars 0.99 (g)
- Proteins 13.46 (g)
- Fat 15.96 (g) of which saturated 3.35 (g)of which unsaturated 12.21 (g)
- Fibers 0.66 (g)
- Sodium 193.20 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 150 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Fried Anchovies
- 1.1 lbs anchovies
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1.5 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- to taste salt
How to Prepare Fried and Golden Anchovies
Clean the anchovies well by scaling them if necessary, removing their heads, opening them along the belly, removing the bones, taking out the innards, and washing them thoroughly. You will have obtained anchovy fillets. Let them drain on paper towels.
Coat the anchovy fillets in flour, making it adhere all over. Beat the eggs with a pinch of salt in a bowl. Heat the vegetable oil in a small, deep pan. To test the oil’s temperature, insert the handle of a wooden spoon, and when lots of bubbles form around it, the temperature is right.
Dip the floured anchovies in the eggs and plunge them directly into the hot vegetable oil. Let them brown on all sides. Remove them with a slotted spoon and let them drain on paper towels. Fry them all. Enjoy them with some lemon juice or as is.
See you tomorrow with a new recipe, a hug, Loredana
Loredana’s Tips
Like all fried foods, it’s best enjoyed freshly made, but if there’s leftovers, store them for a day in a container in the fridge.
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