Turkish Anchovy Fry
Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside — this Turkish Anchovy Fry is coated in corn flour and marinated with garlic, tomato paste, and lemon for a quick, flavorful seafood dish.
Ingredients
- 1 kg anchovy fish
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- Black pepper to taste
- Salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon tomato paste
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 cup corn flour
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the minced garlic, tomato paste, black pepper, salt, and lemon juice. Add the anchovies and mix well until fully coated.
- Spread the corn flour on a clean counter or surface. Coat each anchovy in the corn flour, repeating until all fish are covered.
- Pour olive oil into a large frying pan (or double-sided frying pan) and heat over medium heat.
- Arrange the anchovies in the pan without overcrowding and fry for a few minutes until golden and crispy, flipping to cook both sides evenly.
Notes
Serve immediately for the best crunch. Pairs well with a fresh salad, warm bread, or rice, with an extra squeeze of lemon on top.