Creamy Turkish Anchovy Bowl
A flavorful and savory dish combining creamy sauce with Turkish spices and salty anchovies, served in a bowl.
Ingredients
- ●1 teaspoon Turkish red pepper flakesoptional
- ●6-8 fillets Anchoviespacked in oil
- ●8 ounces Cream cheesesoftened
- ●2 cloves Garlicminced
- ●2 tablespoons Lemon juicefreshly squeezed
- ●1/4 cup Olive oilextra virgin
- ●to taste Salt
- ●4 slices Kissed breadcrusty
Instructions
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1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
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2. In a small bowl, mix together the Turkish red pepper flakes, minced garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil.
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3. Arrange the anchovy fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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4. Brush the anchovy fillets with the garlic-lemon mixture and season with salt.
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5. Bake the anchovies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until crispy.
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6. Meanwhile, soften the cream cheese in a separate bowl.
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7. Once the anchovies are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.
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8. Spread the softened cream cheese on the kissed bread slices.
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9. Top each bread slice with a few anchovy fillets and a sprinkle of salt.
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10. Serve the creamy Turkish anchovy bowl immediately.