Pan Fried Anchovies
These Boquerones Fritos (Pan Fried Anchovies) are such a traditional tapa here in the south of Spain. They are caught locally and so budget friendly to get your hands on. If you can just get past the fiddly part of preparing them, you'll love them.
Servings: 4
Calories: 149kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb anchovies fresh
- Flour
- 1 Tablespoon salt
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Fresh lemons for serving
Instructions
- Clean and fillet the anchovies. Remove the head and clean out the inside. You can do this with your hands and it is quite easy. Inside from the top you will feel a small spine. Gently tug on it and it will come away very easily from the flesh of the fish. Repeat this for all the anchovies.
- Wash them in cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Mix together the flour and salt and pour onto a large plate.
- Dredge the anchovies in the flour and arrange them on a large plate careful not to overlap them.
- In a large deep sided skillet set over medium to high heat, add about 1 cm of oil. Add as many anchovies as you can at one time without them overlapping. Cook each side for about 2-3 minutes. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels. Repeat for all anchovies.
- Serve with fresh lemon wedges immediately.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Pan Fried Anchovies
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 149
Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 68mg23%
Sodium 1862mg81%
Potassium 434mg12%
Protein 23g46%
Vitamin A 57IU1%
Calcium 167mg17%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.