Boquerones A La Gallega (galician Style Anchovies)
Boquerones a la Gallega, or Galician Style Anchovies, is a traditional dish from the Galicia region of Spain. This simple and flavorful recipe showcases the delicious taste of fresh anchovies.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh anchovies, cleaned and deboned
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the stovetop grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Place the anchovies on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until they are cooked through and have grill marks.
- In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and cook until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the smoked paprika.
- Arrange the grilled anchovies on a serving platter and drizzle the garlic and paprika-infused olive oil over the top.
- Season with salt to taste and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 5 minutes
- Total time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Protein
- 20g
- Fat
- 8g
- Carbohydrates
- 2g
Supplies
Grill or grill pan Serving platter
Tools
Saucepan Grilling tongs
Serving suggestions
Serve the Boquerones a la Gallega with crusty bread and a glass of Albariño wine for a traditional Galician experience.
Tips & tricks
Make sure the anchovies are fresh and of high quality for the best flavor in this dish.
Cost
$15