The meat of anchovy is gray, once cooked it will become off-white. Fresh anchovies have a rich but subtle taste and a soft texture. The skin is edible.
Cooking Tips:
Use fresh anchovies as you would herring. Fresh anchovies are delicious grilled, but if too small to place on the barbecue, they can be sprinkled with oil and herbs and broiled. They are also good lightly pan-fried or marinated as escabèche.