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Italian Fresh Marinated Anchovies Recipe

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Fresh Marinated Anchovies! With lemon, vinegar and fresh Italian herbs, this Italian food recipe is a classic as an appetizer or even a main dish. Much like the ceviche of South America, the fresh anchovies are cured with acidic juice and a bit of salt.
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Prep Time 6 hours
Cook Time 0 minutes
Freezing to Kill Parasites 7 days
Total Time 7 days 6 hours
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean
Servings 10 people

Ingredients
  

  • 40 fresh anchovy filets see notes about freezing!
  • 2 whole lemons juice and zest
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar or similar vinegar
  • 2 tsp fine salt or as needed
  • 1 handful flat leaf Italian parsley minced
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme minced
  • 3 sprigs fresh marjoram minced
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • olive oil extra virgin; drizzle
  • fresh ginger optional (to taste)
  • red peppercorns optional (to taste)

Instructions
 

Prep the Fresh Anchovies

  • If you are not buying the anchovies already prepped (head, organs and spine removed), you'll need to prep them using our guide: https://www.piattorecipes.com/how-to-prepare-fresh-anchovies/
  • Prep about 40 anchovy filets for this recipe.
    40 fresh anchovy filets

Freeze the Anchovies

  • FREEZE the anchovies for a week before marinating them. Freeze them at -4°F (-21°C) per the FDA recommendations. The process of freezing the anchovies kills the most dangerous of the parasites that fresh anchovies can contain.

Prepare the Liquid

  • Combine the vinegar and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
    2 whole lemons, 2 tbsp white wine vinegar

Mince the Garlic and Herbs

  • Mince together the garlic and herbs.
    1 handful flat leaf Italian parsley, 4 sprigs fresh thyme, 3 sprigs fresh marjoram, 2 cloves fresh garlic, fresh ginger

Prepare the Anchovies

  • Prepare one layer of anchovy filets (insides up) in a shallow container or dish.
  • Cover with the lemon/vinegar mix and a generous sprinkle of fine salt.
    2 tsp fine salt
  • Top the anchovies with a generous amount of minced herbs.
  • Top with a second layer of anchovies, covering with lemon/vinegar, salt and herbs as you did previously.
  • Add a drizzle of olive oil, peppercorns (optional) and the lemon zest.
    olive oil, red peppercorns
  • Cover and leave in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 6 hours. Buon appetito!

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