Why You’ll Love This

These anchovies are good enough to eat straight from the jar. The fillets are clean and savory rather than aggressively salty, with a silky texture and fruity olive oil that softens their intensity. Red pepper adds a subtle smoky warmth without overwhelming the fish.

What Makes It Special

Scalia prepares the anchovies soon after they are caught to preserve freshness, texture, and clean brininess. Packing them in extra virgin olive oil gives the fillets richness, while red pepper contributes color and a gentle peppery finish.

Perfect Pairings

Pair them with tomatoes, mozzarella, buttered toast, pizza, pasta, Caesar salad, roasted peppers, eggs, potatoes, olives, white beans, lemon, or crisp white wine.

Serving Ideas

Lay whole fillets on toast, melt into pasta sauce, add to pizza, whisk into Caesar dressing, stir into tomato sauce, or mash with butter for a savory spread. Use the flavored olive oil in vinaigrettes or pasta.

About the Producer

Scalia is a Sicilian anchovy specialist known for carefully curing and packing anchovies in olive oil, preserving the clean flavor and supple texture of the fish.

Tasting Notes: Clean brine, savory anchovy, fruity olive oil, red pepper, gentle smoke

Country: Italy