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Alici in Tortiera
Neapolitan fresh anchovies baked with garlic-parsley olive oil and a crisp breadcrumb topping.
About Alici in Tortiera
Alici in tortiera is a Campanian home dish of fresh anchovies baked in a shallow round pan. This profile follows a Neapolitan family version with parsley, garlic, extra-virgin olive oil and breadcrumbs, leaving its optional cheese and capers outside the fixed recipe.
Fresh anchovies bring a clean, full marine flavour, sharpened by garlic and brightened with parsley. Olive oil keeps the fish succulent while breadcrumbs toast into a simple savoury crust.
The opened anchovies form a neat radial layer beneath a thin golden breadcrumb topping. The surface is lightly crisp from the grill, while the small fish remain tender, moist and distinct underneath.
Allergens in this recipe
Contains: Fish, Wheat (gluten).
Other allergen details are unconfirmed.
Ingredients vary by restaurant. Confirm your allergens with staff before ordering.
Ingredients in Alici in Tortiera
Neapolitan Alici in Tortiera with Parsley and Garlic.
- Fresh anchoviesTender marine base
- Fresh parsleyBright herbal flavour
- GarlicPungent aromatic
- BreadcrumbsCrisp baked topping
- Extra-virgin olive oilEmulsion and baking fat
- SaltSeasoning
Ingredient details & uncertainties
Allergen information is incomplete. Unconfirmed details do not establish that an allergen is absent.
- Fresh anchovies: . The source names fresh anchovies without identifying the exact species; Fish remains confirmed
- Fresh parsley:
- Garlic:
- Breadcrumbs: . Ordinary breadcrumbs confirm Wheat; any additional commercial breadcrumb ingredients remain unresolved
- Extra-virgin olive oil:
- Salt:
Origins & food traditions
Campania-born food journalist Fabiana Salsi identifies alici in tortiera as a regional classic and supplies the complete Neapolitan family recipe selected here. Allrecipes independently documents Tortiera di Alici as a traditional Naples dish of anchovies with breadcrumbs, garlic and parsley, while noting that family versions vary.
Countries
- Italy
- ItalyCatalogue link pending review
Cuisines & regions
- Neapolitan Cuisine
- Campanian Cuisine
- Italian Cuisine
- Neapolitan CuisineCatalogue link pending review
AI-generated illustration of one possible presentation. Recipes and ingredients vary; the image does not establish allergen content.