Anchovy-Stuffed Olives
Bold, savory, and exquisitely Mediterranean, these Anchovy-Stuffed Olives are a tantalizing appetizer that packs a punch. Fresh green olives are carefully pitted and filled with strips of rich, briny anchovy fillets, creating a delightful fusion of saltiness and umami in every bite. A fragrant marinade of extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, parsley, and black pepper enhances the olives with refreshing citrus and herbal notes, making this dish both elegant and vibrant. Perfect for tapas platters, cocktail parties, or as a sophisticated snack paired with crusty bread and a chilled glass of wine, this quick and no-cook recipe is a flavorful crowd-pleaser that showcases the best of Mediterranean cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 24 whole Green olives
- 12 fillets Anchovy fillets
- 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Begin by slicing each anchovy fillet in half lengthwise, resulting in thin strips.
Roughly chop the garlic clove, then finely chop the fresh parsley.
Using a small paring knife, gently create a slit along one side of each green olive, ensuring you reach the pit.
Carefully remove the pit from each olive while keeping the olive as intact as possible.
Insert a strip of anchovy fillet into each olive where the pit was removed, using gentle pressure to avoid breaking the olive.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the extra-virgin olive oil, chopped garlic, lemon zest, chopped parsley, and black pepper. Stir until all ingredients are evenly mixed.
Place the stuffed olives into the mixing bowl and gently toss until they are evenly coated with the seasoned oil mixture.
Transfer the olives to a serving dish and let them sit at room temperature for 15-30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Serve the anchovy-stuffed olives as an appetizer, accompanied by crusty bread or as part of a tapas platter.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
951 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.1 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.7 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 14564 mg | 633% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.1 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 74.0 g | 148% | |
| Vitamin D | 24.0 mcg | 120% | |
| Calcium | 870 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 21.6 mg | 120% | |
| Potassium | 1217 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
