Fried anchovies are revered for their crispy texture and burst of flavors enjoyed along the coast of Italy. They can be made with fresh or salted anchovies, making them a versatile dish. When paired with fried sage leaves, which have a nutty and earthy flavor, the anchovies take on a new level of complexity. This article will explore some of the best recipes for fried anchovies and sage that will tantalize your taste buds.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
FRIED ANCHOVIES AND SAGE
Emphatically flavored fish, such as salt-cured anchovies, are traditional antipasti ingredients because their high oil content takes well to frying and marinating; sandwiched between sage leaves and fried, the snacks are rich contrast to brisk Campari cocktails.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put milk into a shallow dish. Add anchovy fillets; soak 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels, and pat dry. Cut fillets to be the same length as the sage leaves. Lay each sage leaf face up on a large cutting board. Place an anchovy fillet on half of the sage leaves; crush with fork tines, being careful not to tear leaves. Sandwich with another leaf, face down. Press with the back of a spoon to seal.
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Put flour into 1 bowl and egg into another. Heat 1/4 inch oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Coat 6 of the anchovy-sage sandwiches with flour, shaking off any excess, then with egg, allowing excess to drip off. Fry, turning once, until golden, 45 seconds to 1 minute per side. Drain on paper towels. Transfer to oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining anchovies in batches. Serve immediately.
PAN-FRIED ANCHOVIES
Fresh anchovies and sardines are widely available throughout southern Europe and make a quick, inexpensive appetizer or lunch. In the United States, they can be bought filleted or simply cleaned and left whole.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Rinse fish and shake lightly to dry slightly, leaving some water on to help breadcrumbs adhere. Spread breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl or pie dish; season with salt and pepper.
- In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 1/4 inch oil over high until shimmering. (Test by dropping a breadcrumb; if it sizzles and floats instantly, the oil is hot enough for frying.) Working in batches so as not to crowd, dredge fish in breadcrumbs and lay flat in skillet. Reduce heat to medium and cook until fish are golden brown on bottom, about 3 minutes. Flip fish, one at a time, and continue to cook until tender when pressed in center and flesh is opaque, 2 to 3 minutes more. Using a slotted spatula, transfer fish to prepared baking sheet; sprinkle with salt. Between batches, increase heat and strain out browned crumbs, or wipe out pan as needed.
FRIED SAGE WITH ANCHOVIES
Provided by Food Network
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed frying pan.
- Place an anchovy between 2 sage leaves, like a sandwich. Repeat until all the anchovies and sage leaves are used up. Then dip the sage sandwiches into egg and then dredge in flour. Shake off any excess flour. Gently place the sage leaves into the hot oil and let fry until golden and crispy. Transfer to a plate with an absorbent paper towel. Sprinkle with salt to taste while the sage leaves are hot. Serve immediately.
FRIED ANCHOVIES AND SAGE
Steps:
- Put the milk into a shallow dish. Add the anchovy fillets; soak 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels, and pat dry. Cut the fillets to be the same length as the sage leaves. Lay each sage leaf face up on a large cutting board. Place an anchovy fillet on half of the sage leaves; crush with fork tines, being careful not to tear leaves. Sandwich with another leaf, face down. Press with the back of a spoon to seal.
- Preheat the oven to 200°F. Put the flour into a bowl and the egg into another. Heat 1/4 inch oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Coat 6 of the anchovy-sage sandwiches with flour, shaking off any excess, then with egg, allowing excess to drip off. Fry, turning once, until golden, 45 seconds to 1 minute per side. Drain on paper towels. Transfer to the oven to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining anchovies. Serve immediately.
FRIED SAGE SALSA VERDE
A quick pass through hot oil transforms sage leaves. No longer leathery, they're perfectly aromatic, ready to crumble into a simple combination of parsley, oil, shallots and vinegar. This fried sage salsa verde, which is adapted from "Salt Acid Fat Heat" (Simon & Schuster, 2017), can be drizzled over turkey, roasted vegetables, stuffing, casseroles or anything else that needs a little perking up.
Provided by Samin Nosrat
Categories condiments
Time 20m
Yield About 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Line a baking sheet with paper towels and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the shallots and vinegar, and set aside for 15 minutes to soften. In a medium bowl, combine parsley, olive oil and a generous pinch of salt. Set aside.
- Pour the neutral oil into a medium saucepan and set over medium-high heat. After 2 minutes, add a sage leaf to test the temperature. (The oil should be around 360 degrees.) When the sage leaf sizzles, add the rest of the sage and stir with a slotted spoon or spider. As soon as the bubbles subside, after about 20 seconds, remove the herbs from the oil and spread them out onto the prepared baking sheet. Season lightly with salt. The sage will get crisp as it cools.
- Just before serving, use a slotted spoon to add the shallots (but not the vinegar, yet) to the parsley oil. Stir, taste and add salt and vinegar as needed to achieve a nice tang. Crumble and stir the sage into the salsa. The final sauce should be loose enough to drizzle from a spoon, so adjust with a little more oil if needed, then taste and adjust with salt and vinegar one last time before serving. Cover and refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days. It makes an excellent accompaniment for Thanksgiving dishes, as well as any other roasted meats, vegetables or grilled fish.
FRIED ANCHOVIES AND SAGE
Make and share this Fried Anchovies and Sage recipe from Food.com.
Provided by KathyP53
Categories European
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put milk in shallow dish. Add anchovy fillet, soak 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels and pat dry. Cut fillets to be the same length as the sage leaves. lay each sage leaf face up on a large cutting board. Place an anchovy fillet on half of the sage leaves, crush with fork tines, being careful not to tear leaves. Sandwich with another leaf, face down. Press with the back of a spoon to seal.
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees.
- Put flour into one bowl and egg into another. Heat 1/4" oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Coat 6 of the anchovy-sage sandwiches with flour, shaking off any excess, then with egg, allowing excess to drip off. Fry, turning once, until golden, 45 seconds to 1 minute per side. Drain on paper towels.
- Transfer to oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining anchovies in batches. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 37.1, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 41.2, Sodium 452, Carbohydrate 0.1, Protein 4.5
Tips:
- To ensure crispy anchovies, make sure they are thoroughly dried before frying. Pat them dry with paper towels or use a salad spinner to remove excess moisture.
- Use a large skillet or frying pan to prevent overcrowding the anchovies. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from steaming.
- Be careful not to overcrowd the pan when frying the anchovies. This will cause the oil temperature to drop, resulting in soggy anchovies.
- Fry the anchovies in small batches until they are golden brown and crispy. This will take about 2-3 minutes per batch.
- Season the anchovies with salt and pepper, or your favorite seasonings, immediately after frying. This will help the seasonings adhere to the fish.
- Serve the fried anchovies immediately with lemon wedges, tartar sauce, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Fried anchovies are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, snack, or main course. They are easy to make and can be customized to your taste preferences. Whether you enjoy them crispy and salty, or tangy and flavorful, fried anchovies are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give fried anchovies a try. You won't be disappointed!
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