Italian MARINATED ANCHOVIES | Fresh Fish Recipe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

white wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is a healthier option, while white vinegar is more economical.

Freeze the anchovies for at least seven days to kill parasites.

Prepare the marinade by mixing 2 tablespoons of vinegar and the juice of 1 to 2 fresh lemons.

Add a generous amount of salt to the marinade.

Mince 2 cloves of garlic and a large handful of flat leaf Italian parsley, along with fresh marjoram and thyme.

Mince a piece of fresh ginger and add to the mixture.

Layer fresh anchovies in a dish, open side up.

Cover the anchovies with the vinegar-lemon mix and add the salt and minced herbs.

Add a few red peppercorns for color and flavor.

Add a second layer of anchovies and repeat the process.

Add lemon zest and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.

Refrigerate the anchovies for at least six hours or overnight before serving.

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