Author Notes
This simple dish packs a double dose of briny flavor, with anchovies and capers pairing with fresh smelts and seasoned with lemon juice —brancica
Ingredients
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2 pounds
fresh smelts, cleaned
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1/4 cup
olive oil
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2
garlic clove, chopped
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1 tablespoon
fresh parsley, chopped
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2 - 3
anchovy filets, chopped
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4
fresh tomatoes, chopped
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1 1/2 cups
dry white wine
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salt, pepper and hot pepper flakes to taste
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1 pound
dried pasta of your choice, prepared
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2 tablespoons
capers, rinsed
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3 tablespoons
lemon juice
Directions
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Heat olive oil in heavy skillet. Add garlic, parsley, hot pepper flakes, anchovies, salt and pepper. Saute 2 minutes. Add lemon juice and white wine. Reduce till a sauce consistency.
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Add smelts and tomatoes and cook over sauce till done - less than five minutes. Adjust seasonings. Remove smelts from sauce.
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Pour sauce over prepared pasta. Arrange smelts on top and garnish with lemon slices.
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