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Pescadito Frito

Name: Pescadito Frito
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 racions
Cuisine: spanish
Ingredients: 500 g fresh anchovy cleaned, heads and guts removed; 100 g all-purpose flour; 1 ct salt; 0,5 ct black pepper freshly ground; 500 ml olive oil; 1 u lemon cut into wedges

This classic Spanish appetizer features small fish, often anchovies or sardines, lightly battered and fried until crispy. It's a simple yet delicious dish, perfect for sharing with friends.

Una recepta original de Forkin

Temps total: 25 min
Racions: 4
Dificultat: Fàcil

Informació sobre al·lèrgens: pot contenir peix i gluten. Si teniu al·lèrgies, comproveu sempre els envasos dels ingredients.

Preparació prèvia

Llista d’ingredients

500 gfresh anchovy, cleaned, heads and guts removed
100 gall-purpose flour
1 ctsalt
0,5 ctblack pepper, freshly ground
500 mlolive oil

for serving

1 ulemon, cut into wedges

Estris

paper towels · kitchen thermometer · large pan · shallow dish · slotted spoon

Elaboració

Pas a pas

1
Rinse the cleaned anchovies under cold water and pat them very dry with paper towels.
Uns 3 min
Nota de cuina: Ensure the fish are completely dry to achieve a crispier fry and prevent oil splattering.
2
In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper.
Uns 1 min
3
Dredge each anchovy in the seasoned flour, ensuring it is lightly and evenly coated.
Uns 5 min
Nota de cuina: Shake off any excess flour to avoid a thick, doughy coating.
4
Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pan or deep skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches about 175°C (350°F).
Uns 3 min
Nota de cuina: Use a kitchen thermometer for accuracy, or test by dropping a pinch of flour; it should sizzle immediately.
5
Carefully place the floured anchovies into the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: Overcrowding will lower the oil temperature and result in soggy fish.
6
Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Uns 4 min
7
Remove the fried anchovies with a slotted spoon and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Uns 1 min
8
Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Conservació

Com conservar-ho

Store any leftover fried fish in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Com reescalfar-ho

Reheat in a preheated oven or air fryer at 180°C (350°F) for a few minutes until crispy.