22 anchovy recipes

Sicilian pasta with cauliflower

Anchovies combine with saffron, romanesco cauliflower, breadcrumbs and more to make a pasta dish that’s packed with flavour and texture.

Leek risotto

Fried anchovies and breadcrumbs top this creamy leek risotto, perfect for a cosy night in.

Oven-baked potatoes with capers and anchovies

Golden, crispy potatoes and salty anchovies make the perfect partnership in this rich and comforting Cretan dish.

Spaghetti with anchovy, chilli and breadcrumbs

This classic Italian dish sees a handful of store cupboard ingredients – anchovies, chilli and breadcrumbs – mixed to make a simple but delicious dinner that’s ready in just 15 minutes.

Sage and anchovy fritti

Anchovies come sandwiched between sage leaves and fried to make crisp little bites – these fritti make the perfect nibble to serve with drinks.

Kale and anchovy fiorentina pizzas

Make anchovies shine alongside kale and runny eggs in this healthy take on Fiorentina pizza.

Gildas

Combine anchovies with olives and guindilla peppers to make this easy Spanish-style snack.

Purple sprouting broccoli with anchovy sauce

A pungent garlic and anchovy sauce makes a great accompaniment to leafy seasonal purple sprouting broccoli.

Roast anchovy butter lamb with boulangere new potatoes

Lamb is coated in a salty anchovy butter alongside rich boulangère potatoes to make a show-stopping spring lamb dish.

Salsa verde

The much loved Italian flavours of anchovies, capers, lemon and fresh herbs are mixed to make a punchy Italian salsa verde that’s perfect with grilled fish.

Broccoli salad with anchovies and eggs

The ultimate dish for anchovy lovers: a salty caesar dressing using plenty of anchovies is topped over more anchovies and sprouting broccoli.

Caesar salad

A creamy parmesan and anchovy dressing is drizzled over crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy croutons and salty bacon lardons to create a classic Caesar salad.

One-pot pasta with anchovies and tenderstem broccoli

For a simple one-pot that’s packed full of savoury flavours, rustle up this anchovy and broccoli pasta and serve with a generous sprinkling of parmesan.

Grissini with anchovy dip

Crisp, Italian breadsticks make for the perfect vehicle for this punchy anchovy and garlic dip.

Orecchiette with caramelised onions and anchovies

Caramelised onion and anchovies make a magical flavour combination, mixed with a handful of black olives and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar to create an umami-packed pasta dish.

Puntarelle salad with anchovies and capers

This super-fresh puntarelle salad, brought to you Ombra restaurant's Mitshel Ibrahim, makes perfect use of anchovies by mixing with salty capers and plenty of garlic.

Radish salad with chicory and anchovy dressing

This simple yet delicious side salad from Notting Hill's Gold features a rich anchovy dressing poured over chicory and radishes.

Roast leg of lamb with anchovy, garlic and rosemary

This roast joint is taken up a notch with a punchy anchovy-rosemary rub, making for a show-off main to serve your friends and family.

Cauliflower, anchovy and raisin spaghetti

Anchovies are teamed with cauliflower, raisins and lightly toasted pine nuts in this vibrant and indulgent pasta dish.

Parmesan and anchovy straws

The salty twang from the anchovies elevates these crunchy parmesan straws, and makes for a perfect party snack with an added kick.

Griddled courgette salad with anchovies and capers

A zesty anchovy and caper dressing goes a long way in this charred courgette recipe, ideal served as a BBQ side dish or light lunch.

Pasta with kale, anchovies and lemon

Melting anchovies meet with kale, garlic and lemon in this light but comforting pasta dish that's ready in just 15 minutes.