Linguine Fine with Alici, Garlic, Lemon and Bread Crumbs
- 6 tbsp. virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/2 lemon, seeded, thinly sliced, skin and all
- 2 lb. fresh anchovies, gutted and filleted (or substitute other sm. fish, such as whitebait, sardines
- small lake fish)
- 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 lb. fine linguine
- 1 cup chopped arugula (wild, if possible)
- 1/2 cup freshly toasted bread crumbs
- Bring 6 quarts of water to boil and add 2 tbsp.
- of salt.
- In a 12-inch to 14-inch saute pan, heat oil over medium heat until smoking and add garlic and lemon slices.
- Cook until softened and light golden-brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add fish filets and hot pepper and cook until falling apart, 6 to 7 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook linguine according to package instructions and drain.
- Toss hot pasta into pan with anchovies and add liquid with pasta water.
- Add arugula and toss through.
- Pour into warm serving dish, sprinkle with bread crumbs and serve.
virgin olive oil, garlic, lemon, fresh anchovies, lake fish, red pepper, linguine, arugula, bread crumbs
Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/5330 (may not work)