Preparation

• 1). Wash the fish thoroughly in water.
  
  
• 2). Fillet each anchovy by slicing it open and removing the head and bones, using a small, sharp knife.
  
  
• 3). Wash the anchovies again and dry them.
  
  

Cooking Options

• 1). Saute the anchovies by heating olive oil with garlic and spices in a pan until sizzling before adding the cleaned fish. Cook with sausage or vegetables to round out the dish, or add to a soup for a kick of flavor.
  
  
• 2). Bake at 350 degrees F until the color slightly changes, about five minutes. Add breadcrumbs or croutons to the fish that are covered in olive oil and spices. Mixed into a pasta dish or a sauce, the anchovies will have a soft texture and fishy flavor.
  
  
• 3). Marinate the cleaned fish overnight in vinegar mixed with spices. There should be enough salt in the marinade that the fish should float in the middle of the mixture.
  
  
• 4). Deep-fry the fish in hot olive oil after coating the anchovies with salted semolina or wheat flour. This gives a nice crust to the exterior and maintains moisture in the meat.