How to Make Tortiera di Alici (Italian Baked Anchovies) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Italian cuisine is known for its use of fresh, simple ingredients that pack a punch of flavor. One dish that exemplifies this philosophy is Tortiera di Alici, a traditional Italian baked anchovy dish that is bursting with the flavors of the Mediterranean.

For centuries, anchovies have been a staple in Italian cooking, providing a salty, umami flavor that is unmatched by any other ingredient. When baked with a combination of herbs, garlic, and olive oil, they transform into a savory, s...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh anchovies, rinsed
  • 2 cups white vinegar
  • 7 ounces dried bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons capers, minced
  • 2 tablespoons minced Italian parsley
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Slice open the bottom of each anchovy and pull out the bone. Open each fillet as you would a book and arrange in the bottom of a shallow dish. Pour white vinegar on top. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Drain and discard the vinegar.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Brush a baking dish lightly with olive oil.
  • Mix bread crumbs, capers, parsley, and garlic together in a bowl.
  • Sprinkle some of the bread crumb mixture into the bottom of the baking dish. Arrange some anchovies in a single layer in the baking dish, still open like a book. Brush lightly with olive oil; cover with some of the bread crumb mixture. Repeat layers with remaining anchovies, olive oil, and bread crumb mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is crispy and lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    412 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 68mg
    • Sodium: 610mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 265mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 550mg