Anchovies: salty, pungent, and way too fishy, right?
Not in Astoria.
With some vinegar, oil and spices, the Pier 2 fish processor Astoria Pacific Seafoods is testing out a new fishery, new recipes and new markets for anchovies.
Marinating hand-filleted fish and packaging them in-house, the company is transforming a traditional West Coast bait fish into a classic Mediterranean menu item: boquerones.
Cured in oil and vinegar, the tangy little fish are already making star debuts in high-end restaurants and grocery stores in Astoria, Portland and Seattle.
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Photo courtesy of Astoria Pacific Seafoods