Fried Anchovies
Boquerones fritos are popular Spanish tapas enjoyed all over Spain. These fried anchovies are best served with a glass of beer so make sure to try them when you visit this country.
Servings: 4
Calories: 281
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh anchovies (450 grams)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (140 grams), see note 1
- sunflower oil for frying , see note 2
- salt , to taste
- 1 lemon , cut into wedges
Instructions
- Remove heads and guts of whole fresh anchovies (the guts should go easily when you remove their heads).
- Add flour to a large bowl (or ziploc bag) and dip anchovies in it. Make sure they are coated well so don’t over-fill the bowl. Work in batches if needed.
- Heat oil in a large skillet/frying pan. Add as many pieces as you can fit it in and fry them until golden brown and cooked through, about 1-2 minutes on each side (large ones may take longer).
- Serve warm sprinkled with salt and drizzled with lemon juice!
Notes
- This recipe can be doubled or halved easily.
- All-purpose flour (US) = plain flour (UK).
- Use any oil that is suitable for frying (the higher the smoke point the better). Avoid using extra virgin olive oil. Count with about 2-3 cups when using a skillet/frying pan for frying.
- The prep time will depend on whether you bought gutted (5-minutes) or whole anchovies (15-minutes).
Nutrition Facts
Fried Anchovies
Amount per Serving
Calories
281
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Cholesterol
68
mg
23
%
Sodium
264
mg
11
%
Potassium
497
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
20
g
7
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
26
g
52
%
Vitamin A
63
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
14
mg
17
%
Calcium
177
mg
18
%
Iron
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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