Baked Anchovy Dish with Roasted Bell Peppers

Are you someone who hesitates to cook fish in the kitchen but wants to introduce your family to the flavors of the Black Sea? This recipe is exactly what you're looking for. We know that cleaning anchovies takes a little patience, but believe me, the flavor that emerges when you hide a homemade filling, fragrant with fresh herbs, between the thin fillets is worth it. And you'll be doing it in the oven, without the worry of oil splattering or making a mess.

How many calories are in baked anchovy fritters?

360/kcal

Ingredients for Baked Anchovy Bird Recipe

• 1 kilogram of anchovies
• 6-7 bell peppers
• 1/2 bunch fresh spring onions (80 g)
• 1/2 bunch of parsley (75 g)
• 1 dry onion (80 g)
• 1/2 cup cornmeal (50-60 grams) (for coating)
• 1 teaspoon of dried mint (2 g)
• 1 teaspoon of salt (6 g)
• 1 teaspoon black pepper (5 g)
• 1 small bowl of cooking oil

The Secret to Making the Baked Anchovy Fritters Recipe

When removing the bones from anchovies, be careful not to damage the fish flesh.

How to Make Baked Anchovy Birds?

• For the baked anchovy fritters, roast 6-7 bell peppers in an oven preheated to 320°C (or the highest grill setting of your oven). Peel the roasted peppers and set them aside for serving.
• Remove the heads and bones from 1 kg of anchovies and fillet them. After washing the fish thoroughly in plenty of water, dry them completely with paper towels.
• Finely chop 1/2 bunch (80 g) of fresh spring onions, 1/2 bunch (75 g) of parsley, and 1 dry onion (80 g). Add 1 teaspoon (2 g) of dried mint, 1 teaspoon (6 g) of salt, and 1 teaspoon (5 g) of black pepper, and mix well to prepare the filling.
• Place two anchovy fillets side-by-side in your palm (with the insides facing upwards), put some of the prepared onion mixture in the center, and cover it with the other two anchovies. Gently press down in your palm to give it an anchovy bird shape. Repeat this process until all the fish are used.
• Coat the prepared anchovy fritters in about 1/2 cup (50-60 grams) of cornmeal and arrange them on a baking sheet. Before baking, brush them with a little vegetable oil from a bowl using a brush.
• Reduce the oven temperature to 200°C and bake the anchovies for 15 minutes. Then, increase the oven temperature to 220°C for another 5 minutes to ensure a better browning.
• Serve the golden brown anchovy fritters, fresh from the oven, hot with the roasted bell peppers you set aside. Enjoy!

Cooking Suggestions for Baked Anchovy Fritters Recipe

First, bake the anchovies at 200°C for 15 minutes, ensuring the filling keeps them tender. Then, increase the oven temperature to 220°C for the final 5 minutes to create an extra crispy crust, just like pan-fried anchovies.

Serving Suggestions for Baked Anchovy Fritters Recipe

You can add color to your table by topping it with very thinly sliced ​​fresh lemon rings and a few sprigs of whole fresh parsley.