Recipe - Anchovies (Or Sardines Or Mackerel) Fried Genovese Style

3 qt Virgin olive oil
1 One half pound Fresh anchovies
(or sardines or mackerel)
3 Eggs
3 Garlic cloves; very finely
chopped
One fourth cup Finelychopped Italian
parsley
4 cup Fresh bread crumbs; very
finely chopped
Salt; to taste
Freshlyground black pepper;
to taste
2 Lemons; in wedges

Heat oil to 375 degrees and maintain heat. Scale and gut anchovies,
leaving heads and tails intact (or have your fish monger do this for
you). In a large mixing bowl, mix eggs, garlic and parsley until well
blended. Dip fish 3 or 4 at a time into egg mixture and then into
bread crumbs. Shake well to remove excess eggcrumb coating and fry
fish 3 to 4 at a time until crisp and golden brown, about 1 to 2
minutes. Remove and drain on a paper towel. Serve immediately with
salt, pepper and lemon wedges. This recipe yields 4