Caesar salad with anchovy fritters

Indulge in the classic flavors of a Caesar salad elevated with crispy anchovy fritters. This recipe will tantalize your taste buds with each bite.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup stone-ground cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
• Kosher salt
• Pepper
• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons minced chives
• 10 oil-packed anchovy fillets, chopped, plus 1 tablespoon oil from the jar
• Canola oil, for frying
• 2 oil-packed anchovy fillets
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 small shallot, coarsely chopped
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon piment d’Espelette
• Kosher salt
• 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 1/3 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus shaved cheese for garnish
• 6 heads of Little Gem lettuce, trimmed and halved lengthwise

Instructions:

1. Prepare the fritters by combining flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, cheese, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. In a separate bowl, mix milk, buttermilk, egg, chives, anchovies, and anchovy oil. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just mixed. Chill the batter in the refrigerator for an hour.
2. While the batter is chilling, create the salad dressing by blending anchovies, egg yolk, shallot, garlic, mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, piment d’Espelette, salt, and olive oil in a blender until smooth. Transfer the dressing to a bowl and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.
3. Heat canola oil in a saucepan until it reaches 360°F. Spoon 8 dollops of batter into the oil and fry until the fritters are crispy and golden brown, around 1 to 2 minutes. Drain the fritters on a paper towel-lined plate and repeat with the remaining batter.
4. Assemble the dish by arranging lettuce and anchovy fritters on plates or a platter. Drizzle the salad with the prepared dressing and top with Parmesan shavings and a splash of olive oil. Serve immediately.

Summary:

• Calories: 1458 kcal
• Fat: 96 g
• Protein: 47 g
• Carbs: 104 g
• Potassium: 770 mg
• Magnesium: 160 mg