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Alici Salate are the secret ingredient in many Italian recipes, adding huge umami flavor to sauces and salads. With these Italian Anchovies from Cetara, you’ll get all of the rich savory flavor - not to mention a healthy dose of Omega-3 fatty acids - without the overpowering, fishy pungency of inferior versions. They are preserved in nothing else than Italian sea salt. We love using them in a simple dish of spaghetti with breadcrumbs, pine nuts and raisins. These anchovies are plump and meaty, perfect on top of thick slices of buttered bread, for a classic Italian snack. Or dice them up into small pieces to add to pasta salad, egg salad, homemade mayo, even tomato sauce. Quality anchovies blend seamlessly with other ingredients, adding nuance and flavor depth that even anchovy naysayers will love!
The best anchovies are caught between March and July, when their flesh is most plump. Once received, store your jar of Italian anchovies in the refrigerator. To use, rinse them under running water, and pull off the tail and the thin spine that runs along the back. Gently split them open and remove the little bones inside, and you’re ready to add the huge flavor of Nettuno anchovies to your favorite dishes.

Amalfi Coast Salted Anchovies Reviews

“Best tinned and jarred foods chefs keep in their pantries. I don’t think there are any better on the planet than these."
The Strategist
"They’re kind of a splurge, but they go a long way: preserved only in sea salt, they’re plump and possibly as close to a hit of pure MSG as you can get.”
Chris Crowley
"I thought I knew anchovies, but maybe all those years I was just fooling myself - the plump flesh & crazy funk of these sea-salted Italian ones have got me rethinking all of my anchovy-layered cooking."
Jeff Gordinier
“They add the perfect umami flavor and nutritional punch.”
Chef Andrew Zimmerman
"My favorite.True anchovy heads prefer salted ones over the more familiar oil-packed variety because they tend to be meatier and more substantial."
Katie Parla in Epicurious
“Get over your silly fears and take advantage of all these little fish have to offer.”
Julie Kendrick on the Huffpost
"With these anchovies, you get all the deliciousness of the fish with none of the hard-to-take, overly fishy qualities often associated with anchovies."
Nancy Silverton in the L.A. Times

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What are anchovies called in Italy?
In Italy, anchovies are called acciughe or alici, depending on the region. In Cetara, the Amalfi Coast town known for anchovy traditions, they’re called alici and they're revered for their intense umami flavor. Cetara's anchovies are a pantry essential for Italian cooks.
How do Italians eat anchovies?
Italians use anchovies to add deep, savory flavor to dishes—melted into pasta sauces, layered on bruschetta, or stirred into vegetables. In Cetara, they’re rinsed and filleted, then eaten with buttered bread or preserved in colatura, the prized anchovy extract.
Are anchovies the same as sardines?
No—anchovies and sardines are two different species. Anchovies are smaller, softer, and have a more intense, salty flavor. Sardines are meatier and milder. In Italy, both are eaten often, but anchovies are more prized for seasoning and umami depth.
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