Boquerones en Vinagre

Name: Boquerones en Vinagre
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh anchovies (or fresh smelt, butterflied), cleaned, filleted; 1 cup white wine vinegar; 2 tsp salt; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

20 minEasyServes 4150 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb fresh anchovies (or fresh smelt, butterflied), cleaned, filleted
1 cup white wine vinegar
2 tsp salt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

1

Rinse 1 lb cleaned, filleted fresh anchovies (or fresh smelt, butterflied) under cold water and pat dry. Lay them skin-side down in a single layer in a non-reactive dish.
2

Sprinkle 2 tsp salt over the anchovies, then pour 1 cup white wine vinegar over them. The fillets should be fully submerged. Add a bit more vinegar if needed.
3

Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or up to 8 hours) until the flesh is completely white and opaque - this acid-curing process makes the fish safe to eat.
4

Drain the anchovies and gently rinse off excess vinegar. Pat dry with paper towels.
5

Arrange on a serving platter. Drizzle 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil over the top. Scatter 2 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley over the fish. Finish with a few grinds of 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
6

Serve at room temperature as a tapa.

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What is Boquerones en Vinagre?

Tender white anchovies cured in white wine vinegar until the flesh turns opaque, then dressed with garlic, parsley, and olive oil - a beloved Spanish tapas with no heat required. Plan ahead: the anchovies must cure for at least 4 hours. This reference files it under Spanish appetizer: made without cooking, rated easy and about 20 minutes start to finish.

Why pat it dry first in Boquerones en Vinagre?

Step 1 reads: "Rinse 1 lb cleaned, filleted fresh anchovies (or fresh smelt, butterflied) under cold water and pat dry." Surface water has to boil off before anything can brown. Drying at step 1 means the food sears in the first minute instead of steaming.

What can I use instead of anchovies in Boquerones en Vinagre?

The entry for Boquerones en Vinagre calls for 1 lb fresh anchovies (or fresh smelt, butterflied), cleaned, filleted. In its place: A teaspoon of fish sauce or a little miso per two fillets supplies the same savory background. For a vegetarian version, leave them out and add a pinch more salt.

Is Boquerones en Vinagre keto-friendly?

A serving of Boquerones en Vinagre carries 0 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 0 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 0 percent.

How many calories are in Boquerones en Vinagre?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 150 calories, with 0 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate and 17 g fat, plus 1455 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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