Cem AydanPremier Commis
19 June 2026 Last updated: 12 September 2026

A classic of Spanish tapas, these pale anchovy fillets are made by marinating fresh anchovies in vinegar and olive oil for a few hours. This no-cook dish can be served as part of brunch or as a light late-night snack.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Clean the anchovies

15 min

Clean and fillet the fresh anchovies, removing the bones.

2

Salt the fillets

15 min

Arrange the fillets in a container, cover with salt and leave for 15 minutes.

3

Rinse

5 min

Rinse the fillets in cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

4

Marinate

60 min

Cover the fillets with vinegar and marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour.

5

Serve

10 min

Remove the fillets from the vinegar, toss with olive oil, crushed garlic and parsley, and serve.

Reminder

Remove all the bones when filleting the anchovies. Any small bones left behind will be unpleasant to eat. Allergens: contains fish.

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