How To Clean and Prep an Anchovy

In this short video, you will learn how to quickly clean and prep a fresh or frozen anchovy for grilling. Eating anchovies is one of life's guiltless pleasures. I say guiltless because they are affordable, good for you, and very sustainable. But best of all they simply taste great and are quick to prepare. All that is required is a hot grill, a drizzle of olive oil, and a bright squeeze of fresh lemons.

Here are 2 favorite ways to prepare anchovies and sardines. What are yours? Let me know in the comments section.

Grilled Anchovies with Feta, Dried Orange, and Fennel
A simple preparation of anchovies or sardines with classic Mediterranean flavors.

Prep Time 20 minutes, Cook Time 5 minutes, Servings 4

Ingredients
1/4 cup feta cheese
1/2 tsp dried orange peel chopped fine
2 tsp fennel fronds
1 tsp pastis
pinch black pepper
pinch red chili flake
1 tsp olive oil
1 pound fresh anchovies or sardines deboned
1 cup tomato sauce

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix the feta, orange zest, fennel, pastis, pepper, chili, and olive oil. Take an extremely small amount of the filling and put inside the anchovies. Grill over a hot charcoal or wood fire until down. Serve in a pool of warm tomato sauce.

Grilled Anchovies with Preserved Lemon, Thyme, and Breadcrumbs 'Sonia Style'
An online friend shared her secret recipe for fresh anchovies. The beauty of the preserved lemon with the oily anchovies makes a combination that is incredible to eat.

Prep Time 10 minutes, Cook Time 5 minutes, Servings 4

Ingredients
1/2 preserved lemon chopped fine
2 tsp fresh thyme chopped
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp Espelette pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1 pound fresh anchovies deboned
2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix the lemon, thyme, breadcrumbs, pepper, and olive oil. Equally divide the filling and stuff into anchovies. Cook over a hot charcoal or wood fire until done, about 3 minutes. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil.

Get the full recipe at simplefrenchcooking.com/2020/06/how-to-grill-an…

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