Grilled White Anchovies with Lemon and Mint Salsa Recipe

Name: Grilled White Anchovies with Lemon and Mint Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Rinse the anchovies, pat them dry, and place them on a plate.
2
Season them with salt and pepper, sprinkle on the thyme leaves, and drizzle with 1/4 cup olive oil.
3
Set them aside to marinate while you make the salsa.
4
Combine the lemon supremes, red onion, chile, mint, and cilantro in a bowl.
5
Add a pinch of sugar and some salt and pepper.
6
Stir in 1/4 cup olive oil and mix well.
7
Heat the grill or a grill pan.
8
Grill the anchovies, carefully turning them over halfway through cooking, for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until cooked through.
9
Remove to a platter and top with the lemon and mint Salsa.

315

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Grilled White Anchovies with Lemon and Mint Salsa falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Grilled White Anchovies with Lemon and Mint Salsa

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