Fresh Anchovies A La Scoma Fritti Recipe
Meyer lemon aioli, horseradish, chive, lemon zest
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Ingredients
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Fresh Anchovies and Aioli
Method
Preparation and Cooking
- 1
Make the Meyer Lemon Aioli
In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, minced garlic, juice and zest of 1 Meyer lemon, horseradish, and chopped chives. Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- 2
Prepare the Anchovies
Clean the anchovies by removing heads and guts. Rinse under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- 3
Coat the Anchovies
In a shallow dish, mix the all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper. Dredge the cleaned anchovies in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- 4
Fry the Anchovies
In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat the cooking oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, fry the coated anchovies in batches for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 5
Serve
Serve the fried anchovies hot with the Meyer lemon aioli on the side and garnish with additional chives and lemon zest if desired.
