Armatore Cetara Anchovy Fillets in Olive Oil are a traditional Italian seafood specialty from Cetara, the picturesque fishing village on the Amalfi Coast renowned for its anchovies. Carefully preserved in olive oil, these flavorful fillets offer a rich, savory taste and tender texture that make them a versatile ingredient for Italian cooking.
Known in Italian as Filetti di Alici di Cetara in Olio di Oliva, these anchovies are ready to enjoy straight from the jar, whether served as part of an antipasto platter or incorporated into pasta, pizza and sauces.
Why Are Cetara Anchovies So Special?
Cetara has a centuries-old tradition of anchovy fishing and preservation. The village is particularly famous for its alici (anchovies) and colatura di alici, a concentrated anchovy extract that has become one of the region's most celebrated culinary specialties.
Armatore follows traditional local methods, processing anchovies shortly after they are caught and preserving them with sea salt. The anchovies undergo a slow maturation process that develops their distinctive savory flavor before they are cleaned, filleted and packed in olive oil.
A Versatile Ingredient for Italian Cooking
Anchovies are one of the most useful ingredients in an Italian kitchen. Their concentrated umami flavor adds depth to recipes, often without leaving an obvious fish taste in the finished dish.
How to Enjoy:
Pizza: Add whole fillets to pizza with tomatoes, mozzarella, olives or capers.
Pasta: Gently dissolve a few fillets into warm olive oil with garlic and chili flakes to create a savory pasta sauce.
Caesar Dressing: Blend anchovy fillets into homemade Caesar salad dressing for its signature rich, savory flavor.
Bruschetta: Serve over toasted Italian bread with butter, tomatoes or roasted peppers.
Vegetables: Add to sautéed broccoli rabe, escarole or roasted cauliflower for extra depth.
Antipasti: Enjoy with olives, capers, cheeses and crusty bread.
Cooking Tip: When making pasta sauces or vegetable dishes, gently warm the anchovies in olive oil until they begin to dissolve. This distributes their savory flavor throughout the dish. Since anchovies are naturally salty, taste before adding additional salt.
Salt-Packed vs. Olive Oil Anchovies
Unlike traditional salt-packed anchovies, which require cleaning and desalting before use, Armatore's anchovy fillets in olive oil are already prepared and ready to serve. They offer the traditional flavor of cured anchovies with the convenience of a ready-to-use ingredient.
About Armatore
Armatore is a seafood producer based in Cetara on Italy's Amalfi Coast, with fishing roots dating to 1973. The company specializes in Mediterranean seafood, including traditional anchovy preserves, colatura di alici and bluefin tuna.
Product Details
Brand: Armatore
Italian Name: Filetti di Alici di Cetara in Olio di Oliva
English Description: Cetara Anchovy Fillets in Olive Oil
Origin: Cetara, Campania, Italy
Net Weight: 6.9 oz (195g)
Suggested Uses: Pizza, pasta, Caesar dressing, bruschetta, vegetables and antipasti
