What Is Anchovy paste and How Can I Use It?

Anchovy paste rewards a little know-how: how to choose it, cook it, store it, and substitute in a pinch. Browse 42 recipes to cook with it.

What is anchovy paste?

Anchovies are a small sea-fish that is extremely abundant in the Meditteranean. Anchovies are rarely sold fresh.

Anchovy fillets are most commonly sold layered with salt and oil in jars or cans and sometimes rolled around a caper.

Anchovy pastes can also be found sold in jars or tubes.

They must be stored in the refridgerator once the jar or can is opened.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 3 oz (85g)

Amount per Serving

Calories 111Calories from Fat 37

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4.1g 6%

Saturated Fat 1.1g 5%

Trans Fat ~

Cholesterol 51mg 17%

Sodium 88mg 4%

Total Carbohydrate 0.0g 0%

Dietary Fiber 0g 0%

Sugars 0.0

Protein 17.3g

Vitamin A 1% Vitamin C 0%

Calcium 12% • Iron 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

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Where found

Anchovy paste is usually found in the condiments section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Anchovy paste is a member of the Finfish and Shellfish Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much does anchovy paste weigh?

Amount	Weight
3 ounce	85 grams

Finfish and Shellfish Products

Anchovy paste 42 Anchovy fillets 171 Caviar 28 Fish, cod 31 Flounder fish fillets 45 Fish fillets 164 Sole fillets 56 Haddock 28 Halibut 45 Salmon steaks 81

In Chinese:	凤尾鱼糊
British (UK) term:
en français:	pâte d'anchois
en español:	pasta de anchoas

Recipes using anchovy paste

There are 42 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Chicken Caesar Salad

Sautéed chicken breast sliced thin over crisp romaine with homemade garlic croutons, Parmesan, and a from-scratch Caesar dressing made with anchovy paste and fresh lemon. A low-calorie salad that eats like a meal.

Chicken Caesar

A delicious, filling and well balanced chicken caesar salad satisfies everyone at the dinner table.

Creamy Caesar Salad with Spicy Croutons

Just delicious. Love the health factor considered in developing this recipe, especially since I'm watching my saturated fat and cholesterol intake. I'd never have made caesar salad for a party recently if not for this one. There was not a romaine left on anyone's plate. Thanks!

Pineapple with Shrimp & Dill

Chilled pineapple and shrimp appetizer on lettuce leaves with a homemade dill remoulade sauce made with capers, anchovy paste, and hard-boiled eggs. Elegant and refreshing.

Fish Steamed in Napa Cabbage

Steamed fish rolls: salmon and sole wrapped in napa cabbage leaves, bamboo-steamed and served over a silky roasted red pepper sauce. An elegant, low-fat dinner party starter.

Potato, Parmesan, & Anchovy Focaccia

Potato focaccia with paper-thin red potato slices, Parmesan, rosemary, and anchovy paste baked into a soft, pillowy dough made with mashed potatoes for extra tenderness.

Leg of Lamb Nicoise

Leg of lamb Nicoise marinates butterflied lamb in a Provencal paste of anchovy, garlic, rosemary, thyme, and red wine vinegar. Broiled or grilled to a juicy pink center for a Mediterranean dinner.

Salmon Croquettes 2

Crispy deep-fried salmon croquettes made with flaked salmon, mashed potatoes, and anchovy paste for a savory umami punch. Breaded and fried until golden with a tender, creamy center.

Cauliflower Gratin

Cauliflower gratin with a savory dressing of olive oil, anchovy paste, capers, lemon, and Dijon mustard, topped with Parmesan bread crumbs and baked until golden and crisp.

Bacon Caesar Salad

Bacon Caesar salad with a creamy homemade dressing emulsified from scratch with garlic, anchovy, lemon and mustard, then tossed with crisp romaine, crumbled bacon, croutons and parmesan. Restaurant-style at home.

Thai Curry Spice Paste

Homemade Thai curry spice paste with dried red chilies, coriander, garlic, shallots, anchovy, and lemon zest. Keeps two months in the fridge for quick weeknight curries.

Spaghetti with Shrimp& Mushrooms

Spaghetti with shrimp and mushrooms tossed in a creamy egg, Parmesan, and mustard sauce. A carbonara-style pasta with stir-fried shrimp, scallions, and optional anchovy paste.

Linguine with Tomatoes & Jalapeno

Linguine with roasted garlic, fresh tomatoes, jalapeno, and anchovy paste tossed with Parmesan, oregano, and lemon juice. Bold, punchy, and not shy about flavor.

Heart of Romaine & Watercress with Basil Anchovy Sauce

Composed romaine and watercress salad plated over Belgian endive spears with a savory basil anchovy sauce. An elegant, restaurant-style first course.

Tom's Oysters Rockefeller

Tom's Oysters Rockefeller: oysters baked under a rich green sauce of pureed spinach, scallion, celery, and parsley, seasoned with anchovy, anise, and Tabasco. The classic New Orleans baked oyster, done right.

Smoked Chicken Club Sandwich

Triple-decker smoked chicken club with kalamata olive tapenade, crispy turkey bacon, tomato, Vidalia onion, and cucumber on thick peasant bread. A Mediterranean twist on the classic.

Flash Un Kas

Flash un Kas are flaky Pennsylvania Dutch appetizer turnovers: a tender three-ingredient cream cheese pastry folded over savory fillings like liver paste, ham, anchovy or caviar, then baked golden. Great party bites.

Caesar Salad with Tortellini

A lighter Caesar salad with cheese tortellini and steamed asparagus tossed in a lemony anchovy dressing. Ready in 30 minutes with fresh Parmesan on top.

Rendang

Rendang is the legendary Indonesian beef curry: chunks of beef slow-simmered in spiced coconut milk and tamarind until the sauce reduces almost dry and the meat turns fork-tender. Deeply fragrant and richly spiced.

Garlic-Anchovy Rub

Garlic-anchovy rub with olive oil, anchovy paste, crushed garlic, and black pepper. A savory, umami-rich paste for lamb, chicken, or fish. Four ingredients, intensely flavorful.

Pho(Beef Noodle Soup)

Beef noodle soup with a rich bone broth simmered for two hours, anchovy paste for umami depth, and handmade noodles pressed through a colander directly into the pot. A hearty, from-scratch soup.

Spaghetti with Shrimp & Mushrooms

Spaghetti with shrimp and mushrooms tossed in a creamy Parmesan egg sauce with anchovy paste and dry mustard. A carbonara-style pasta dinner with stir-fried seafood and scallions.

Easy Roasted Pepper Salad

Roasted pepper salad with multicolored bell peppers in a balsamic vinaigrette spiked with anchovy paste, Dijon mustard, and shallots. A make-ahead antipasto that improves overnight.

Shrimp Salad with Fresh Dill

Chilled shrimp salad tossed with fresh dill, cucumber, celery, and a tangy dressing of mayo, sour cream, Dijon, and anchovy paste. Serve it on lettuce or stuffed into hollowed tomatoes for a gorgeous lunch.