Boquerones
- 1 to 1 1/2 pounds fresh anchovies
- 1 cup white wine vinegar
- Salt
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic, optional
- Chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish
- Lemon wedges
- To fillet the anchovies, grasp the body just behind the head and pull down on the head; most of the innards will come out along with it.
- Run your thumb along the belly flap, tearing the fish open all the way to the tail and removing any remaining innards.
- Then grab the backbone between your thumb and forefinger and gently pull it out.
- Remove any spiny fin material and drop the fillet into a bowl of ice water.
- Rinse and dry the anchovies, then place them in a narrow bowl.
- Add the vinegar and a large pinch of salt and stir.
- Cover and marinate for about 24 hours.
- Drain, then sprinkle with salt, oil, garlic if you like, and parsley.
- You can refrigerate them at this point for up to a few days.
- Serve with lemon wedges.
fresh anchovies, white wine vinegar, salt, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, parsley, lemon wedges
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/boquerones-385577 (may not work)