Toasted Anchovy Breadcrumbs
Green Olive Company
Makes 1 - 2 cups
Sides
Crispy, umami-rich breadcrumbs perfect for adding texture and depth

Ingredients
- 4 slices day-old bread (preferably sourdough or Italian bread), crusts removed
- 6-8 anchovy fillets in oil, drained and finely chopped
3 tablespoons Green Olive Company olive oil (any infused variety) (plus oil from anchovy tin if desired)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ¼ teaspoon gochugaru
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
- PREPARE THE BREADCRUMBS (5 minutes)
- Tear bread into chunks and pulse in a food processor until you have coarse, irregular crumbs (not powder). You want varied textures from fine to pea-sized pieces.
- TOAST THE BREADCRUMBS (8-10 minutes)
- Heat oil: In a large skillet over medium heat, warm 2 tablespoons of Green Olive Company olive oil (any infused variety).
- Add anchovies: Add the chopped anchovies to the oil and cook for 1-2 minutes, mashing them with a wooden spoon until they dissolve into the oil and become fragrant.
- Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until aromatic (don't let it brown).
- Toast breadcrumbs: Add the breadcrumbs to the pan and toss to coat with the anchovy oil. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- FINISH AND SEASON (2 minutes)
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- * Remaining 1 tablespoon Green Olive Company olive oil (any infused variety)
- * Fresh parsley
- * Lemon zest
- * Gochugaru
- * Black pepper to taste
- Cool: Let cool slightly before serving - they'll continue to crisp up as they cool.
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- Bread choice: Slightly stale bread works better than fresh - it toasts more evenly.
- Anchovy quality: Use good-quality anchovies packed in Green Olive Company olive oil (any infused variety) for best flavor.
- Storage: Best used immediately, but can be stored covered for up to 2 days (re-crisp in a dry pan if needed).
- Make ahead: Can be prepared earlier in the day and reheated gently before serving.
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- These breadcrumbs add a sophisticated salty-savory note while providing essential textural contrast to an otherwise creamy dish.