Alici in Tortiera Molisane
Fresh Adriatic anchovies layered in a round baking dish with seasoned breadcrumbs, wild oregano, garlic and lemon. Known locally in Termoli as alici 'ndru tianelle.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 340 kcal
Equipment
- •Round baking dish (tortiera)
- •Mixing bowl
- •Chef's knife
- •Chopping board
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 340 kcal
- fat
- 18 g
- carbs
- 16 g
- fibre
- 2 g
- protein
- 28 g
- calories
- 340 kcal
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan).
- 2
Lightly grease the base of a round baking dish with one tablespoon of olive oil.
- 3
Mix the breadcrumbs, minced garlic, chopped parsley, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- 4
Scatter a light layer of the seasoned breadcrumb mixture across the bottom of the dish.
- 5
Arrange a single snug layer of butterflied anchovies over the breadcrumbs, open side facing up.
- 6
Top the anchovies with another even layer of breadcrumbs and a few thin lemon slices.
- 7
Repeat the layers, finishing with breadcrumbs, lemon slices, and a drizzle of lemon juice.
- 8
Drizzle the remaining olive oil evenly over the top of the dish.
- 9
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the breadcrumbs turn golden and crisp.
- 10
Rest for 5 minutes before serving warm or at room temperature.
Chef's tips
Ensure the fishmonger butterflies the anchovies, or do it yourself by gently running a thumb along the spine. Avoid overbaking, as small oily fish dry out rapidly in high heat.
Ingredient substitutions
- fresh anchovies → fresh sardines, butterflied and scaled
- stale rustic breadcrumbs → gluten-free rustic breadcrumbs
Storage
Keep leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheating
Reheat gently in an oven preheated to 160°C for 6 minutes, or enjoy cold.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Using fine commercial breadcrumbs instead of coarse stale loaf crumbs.
- •Baking too long, which makes the delicate anchovy fillets dry and stringy.
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