Grilled White Anchovies with Lemon and Mint Salsa
- 1 pound fresh white anchovies or fresh sardines, scaled and cleaned *
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 lemons, supremed
- 1 red onion, finely diced
- 1 fresh red chile, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- Pinch sugar
- *Ask your fish monger to do this for you
- Rinse the anchovies, pat them dry, and place them on a plate.
- Season them with salt and pepper, sprinkle on the thyme leaves, and drizzle with 1/4 cup olive oil.
- Set them aside to marinate while you make the salsa.
- Combine the lemon supremes, red onion, chile, mint, and cilantro in a bowl.
- Add a pinch of sugar and some salt and pepper.
- Stir in 1/4 cup olive oil and mix well.
- Heat the grill or a grill pan.
- Grill the anchovies, carefully turning them over halfway through cooking, for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Remove to a platter and top with the lemon and mint Salsa.
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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/grilled-white-anchovies-with-lemon-and-mint-salsa-recipe.html (may not work)