This exceptional situation we are experiencing is difficult for everyone. We will try to get through these days in the best possible way, taking care of ourselves, enjoying the small things, sharing moments, and helping each other so that normalcy returns as soon as possible.
We want to contribute our bit, and that's why we propose 5 easy recipes with Cantabrian anchovies so that during these days of confinement, you can become the best chefs in the neighborhood! And if you also have little ones at home, what could be better than sharing the preparation of dishes with them?
Fun guaranteed!
Let's get started!
Spaghetti with anchovies and zucchini
Are you pasta lovers? With this spaghetti with anchovies and zucchini recipe, you'll be licking your fingers!
Ingredients:
250 g spaghetti
3 ripe tomatoes
1 clove of garlic 5 anchovy fillets 1/2 zucchini One tablespoon of capers
60 g black olives (pitted)
1 cayenne or small chili pepper
Oil
Salt
Preparation:
Boil the pasta in salted water according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Peel the tomatoes and cut them into small cubes.
Chop the capers, slice the olives, and finely chop the anchovy fillets.
Peel half of the zucchini and grate it to get strips.
Sauté it in a pan with oil for a few minutes.
Brown the garlic, cayenne or chili, and anchovies in a pan.
Once the anchovies have crumbled, add the capers, olives, and zucchini.
Add the tomato and let it fry.
Sauté the spaghetti with the sauce and half a ladle of the cooking water for a couple of minutes.
It can be served with a whole anchovy for decoration and a little sesame.
Pizza with anchovies
Pizza is a classic that never fails! This anchovy pizza recipe is the perfect plan for a cozy night in with a movie.
Ingredients:
Pizza dough
Tomato sauce
Mozzarella cheese
1 can of anchovies
1 handful of pitted black olives
1 handful of capers
Preparation:
Slice the black olives and chop the anchovies.
Drain the liquid from the capers. Roll out the pizza dough and spread the tomato sauce over it.
Add mozzarella cheese to taste, olives, and capers.
Bake the pizza in the oven for about 15-20 minutes, until the edges start to turn golden.
Remove the pizza from the oven and top with the chopped anchovies (never before, as anchovies lose flavor and texture when baked).
Tacos with anchovies
How about adding a Cantabrian touch to one of the most famous and well-known dishes of Mexican gastronomy? This anchovy taco recipe is delicious! Ingredients: Corn tortillas Lettuce
Ingredients:
1 jar of Cantabrian anchovies
1 green pepper
1 onion
1 zucchini
1 tomato
Sweet corn
Olive oil
Fajita seasoning
1 small jar of tomato sauce
Preparation:
Chop the pepper, onion, and zucchini.
Heat some olive oil in a pan and fry them.
Wash, peel, and chop the tomato. Add it to the pan with the rest of the vegetables and let it cook for about 5 minutes.
Cut the anchovies into small pieces and add them to the pan so they are well integrated.
Heat the tortillas (in the microwave or in a pan without oil) and fill them with the ingredients (also add lettuce and sweet corn to taste).
Finally, you can season the fajitas and serve them with tomato sauce.
Anchovy and spinach omelet
We like omelets in all ways, but if it has anchovies, even better! This anchovy and spinach omelet recipe is easy to prepare and very, very delicious!
Ingredients:
6 eggs
150 g spinach
6 Cantabrian anchovy fillets
Grated cheese (to taste)
Oil
Pepper
Salt
Preparation:
Wash the spinach and chop it very finely.
Cut the anchovies into small pieces.
Sauté the spinach for 5/8 minutes in a pan with a little oil.
Beat the eggs in a bowl and add the anchovies, spinach, and grated cheese.
Mix well.
Prepare a pan with a little oil and pour in the mixture to make the omelet.
Wait for it to set and flip it.
Couscous with anchovies
Couscous is a very versatile dish and it's also delicious!
This couscous with anchovies will be a hit at the table, we're sure!
Ingredients:
200 g couscous
200 ml chicken broth
4-5 anchovies
2 shallots
2 small tomatoes
Fresh cilantro
Fresh parsley
½ lemon
Extra virgin olive oil
Preparation:
Wash and peel the tomatoes, cut them into cubes, and set aside.
Put the chicken broth in a saucepan and bring it to a boil.
When it starts to boil, slowly add the couscous and let it cook for a couple of minutes.
Remove it and let it cool.
Peel and chop the shallots and sauté them in a pan with a good drizzle of oil.
Chop the parsley and add it to the pan when the shallots are almost done.
Also add the anchovies and sauté until they turn into a paste.
Remove from heat and pour over the couscous.
Add the chopped tomato, fresh chopped cilantro, and the juice of half a lemon.
Mix everything and it's ready to eat!
A delicious dish brightens anyone's day! We hope our small contribution helps you share moments with your loved ones, not only in the kitchen but also around the table.
We hope this situation ends as soon as possible; we must remember that one more day means one less day! From Pujadó Solano, we send much strength to keep going during these difficult days and much encouragement to all those affected.
