Best Fried Squid With Anchovy Dressing And Parsley Pesto Recipes

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PESTO WITH BASIL AND PARSLEY



Pesto with Basil and Parsley image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 15m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1/2 cup olive oil
4 garlic cloves
1/4 cup pine nuts
Salt

Steps:

  • Using a pestle and mortar, combine the basil and the parsley and crush until a paste starts to form. Add the rest of the ingredients and continue to crush until a creamy paste has formed.
  • Serve with pasta or bread.

PAN-FRIED ANCHOVIES



Pan-Fried Anchovies image

Fresh anchovies and sardines are widely available throughout southern Europe and make a quick, inexpensive appetizer or lunch. In the United States, they can be bought filleted or simply cleaned and left whole.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

32 fresh anchovies or 16 sardines (about 1 1/4 pounds), cleaned
1 cup toasted unseasoned dry breadcrumbs
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil, for frying
Fresh lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Rinse fish and shake lightly to dry slightly, leaving some water on to help breadcrumbs adhere. Spread breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl or pie dish; season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 1/4 inch oil over high until shimmering. (Test by dropping a breadcrumb; if it sizzles and floats instantly, the oil is hot enough for frying.) Working in batches so as not to crowd, dredge fish in breadcrumbs and lay flat in skillet. Reduce heat to medium and cook until fish are golden brown on bottom, about 3 minutes. Flip fish, one at a time, and continue to cook until tender when pressed in center and flesh is opaque, 2 to 3 minutes more. Using a slotted spatula, transfer fish to prepared baking sheet; sprinkle with salt. Between batches, increase heat and strain out browned crumbs, or wipe out pan as needed.

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