Anchovies in Vinegar
Fresh anchovies marinated in vinegar and olive oil, a simple Spanish-style tapa that's bright, tangy, and ready in minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 250
- Protein
- 20g
Ingredients
- ½ lb fresh anchovies
- ½ cup white wine vinegar
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the 0.5 lb anchovies and pat dry. Remove heads and bones, then butterfly each fillet, leaving them attached at the tail.
- 2
Layer the fillets in a shallow dish and sprinkle with 0.5 tsp salt. Pour 0.5 cup vinegar over them, ensuring all are submerged. Let sit for 10 minutes until the flesh turns opaque and white.
- 3
Drain the vinegar and pat the fillets dry. Arrange them on a serving plate.
- 4
Thinly slice the 2 garlic cloves and scatter over the anchovies. Drizzle with 0.25 cup olive oil. Serve immediately or chill briefly.
Tools you’ll need
- cutting board
- knife
- shallow dish
- serving plate
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