Ingredients

  • 1 (4-5-ounce) jar oil-packed anchovies, drained
  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
  • 2 peperoncini, thinly sliced, or 1/2 red Fresno chile, thinly sliced, or 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • Flaky sea salt (optional)
  • Freshly ground black pepper (optional)
  • 8 slices seedy whole wheat bread, each cut into 4 triangles

Method

  • Place anchovies in a shallow dish or small serving bowl and drizzle vinegar over. Let sit 5 minutes, then add peperoncini. Finely grate zest from half of lemon over anchovies. Slice lemon in half and squeeze in juice from both halves; drizzle with oil.
  • Scoop butter into a small dish and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper if desired. Serve marinated anchovies with bread and butter alongside.