This recipe was shared with me by CindyDella Monica, owner of Cheese Central in downtown Lodi. It showcases the diversity of how to enjoy delicious Boquerones. It makes an exotic appetizer to enjoy with our Sparkling Albariño for the holidays!
Author: Liz Bokisch
Serves: 4
Ingredients
10–12 Boquerones (marinated white anchovies)
1 orange, zest removed in wide strips, orange halved
4 garlic cloves, smashed
⅓ C Castelvetrano olives, smashed, pitted, torn
¼ C extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
1 T sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
½ small red onion, thinly sliced
Flaky sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Country-style bread, toasted (for serving)
Instructions
Arrange Boquerones, on a medium plate.
Heat wide orange zest strips, garlic cloves, olives, and olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-low, shaking pan occasionally, until orange zest is curled up and crisp at edges, garlic is barely golden, and oil is gently sizzling, 8–10 minutes.
Season with kosher salt.
Pour oil mixture over Boquerones.
Squeeze juice of 1 orange half over; reserve remaining orange half for another use.
Drizzle 1 Tbsp. sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar over.
Scatter ½ small red onion, thinly sliced, on top and season with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Serve with country-style bread, toasted, alongside.
Notes
Boquerones are marinated white anchovies and are not as salty as the anchovies one might imagine. The are a beloved appetizer enjoyed all throughout Spain served in a shallow bowl with toothpicks!
Recipe by Liz's Kitchen at https://www.lizbokisch.com/cindys-boquerones-with-orange-and-olives