Baked Stuffed Anchovies

‘The fresh anchovy is undoubtedly one of the most popular fish in Italy. The best are to be found around Salerno and the coastlines of Sicily. Because they are so sought after, they command quite a high price. The Ligurian Gulf is also famous for anchovies, where the locals have established a proper cottage industry, salting and preserving the fish as fillets.

Each of the many coastal villages and cities has its own recipe, and rapid transportation means that even inland you can buy