Anchovies Marinated in Vinegar (Boquerones en Vinagre)
Boquerones en vinagre, a popular Spanish tapa, features fresh anchovies meticulously cleaned, then marinated in a mixture of vinegar, olive oil, and garlic.
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Instructions
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Clean the anchovies by removing their heads, innards, and spine, then rinse thoroughly under cold water.
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Arrange the cleaned anchovies flat in a glass baking dish and freeze for 3 hours.
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After freezing, cover the anchovies completely with vinegar.
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Sprinkle finely chopped garlic over the fish, then pour olive oil into the dish.
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Seal the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours to marinate.
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Before serving, season the anchovies with salt to taste and garnish with fresh parsley, offering alongside rustic bread and Spanish olives.