Anchovies (Or Sardines Or Mackerel), Fried Genovese Style

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Course : Italian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

3 quarts virgin olive oil
1 1/2 pounds fresh anchovies
3 large eggs
3 cloves garlic -- very finely chopped
1/4 cup finely-chopped Italian parsley
4 cups fresh bread crumbs -- very finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt -- to taste
1 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper -- to taste
2 medium lemons -- in wedges
 

Preparation:

Heat oil to 375 degrees and maintain heat. Scale and gut anchovies, leaving heads and tails intact (or have your fish monger do this for you). In a large mixing bowl, mix eggs, garlic and parsley until well blended. Dip fish 3 or 4 at a time into egg mixture and then into bread crumbs. Shake well to remove excess egg-crumb coating and fry fish 3 to 4 at a time until crisp and golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove and drain on a paper towel. Serve immediately with salt, pepper and lemon wedges. Source: MEDITERRANEAN MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # ME-1A04)