Quick Anchovy and Garlic Sauce
Elevate your meals with this Quick Anchovy and Garlic Sauce—a savory, five-minute powerhouse packed with bold Mediterranean flavors! This easy recipe combines the umami richness of anchovy fillets, the warmth of sautéed garlic, a touch of heat from red pepper flakes, and the brightness of fresh parsley and lemon juice. Perfectly balanced and irresistibly versatile, this sauce is ideal for tossing with pasta, drizzling over roasted vegetables, or serving as a dipping sauce alongside crusty bread. With simple pantry ingredients and minimal prep, it’s a delicious solution for a last-minute weeknight upgrade or a gourmet touch to your favorite dishes. Try this quick and flavorful sauce and watch it become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic cloves
- 6 fillets anchovy fillets
- 0.5 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
Instructions
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil in a small skillet or saucepan over medium-low heat.
Add the minced garlic to the oil and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened but not browned.
Add the anchovy fillets to the pan. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to mash the fillets as they heat, allowing them to dissolve into the sauce.
Stir in the crushed red pepper flakes and cook for an additional 30 seconds to release their flavor.
Remove the pan from heat and stir in the chopped parsley, lemon juice, and ground black pepper.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Note that additional salt is usually not required due to the natural saltiness of the anchovies.
Serve immediately over pasta, vegetables, or as a dip with crusty bread. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
633 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.1 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 60 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 6243 mg | 271% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.6 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 36.2 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 12.0 mcg | 60% | |
| Calcium | 378 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 619 mg | 13% | |
*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.
