Crisp on the outside, juicy inside and with that salty touch that awakens the appetite almost without warning. Fried anchovies are one of those dishes that always work, especially when the table calls for something simple, familiar and made for sharing. At Ses Oliveres Port de Sóller, they form part of a Mediterranean menu where fresh fish, seafood and rice dishes clearly take centre stage.
A Mediterranean Classic That Needs No Complication
Anchovies are a small fish deeply rooted in Mediterranean cuisine. When fried, their appeal lies precisely in their simplicity: a light coating, hot oil and a quick cooking time that keeps the flesh juicy. The result is that contrast between a crisp exterior and a tender interior that makes the dish one of the most satisfying starters in a seafood meal.
At Ses Oliveres, fried anchovies appear among the starters and tapas designed for sharing. The restaurant itself has described them as crisp on the outside, juicy inside and full of the flavour of the sea, a description that fits perfectly with the spirit of the house.
To Start the Meal by the Sea
A portion of fried anchovies works particularly well at the beginning of a meal. It can be paired with other real starters from the menu, such as homemade croquettes of the day, Sóller prawn carpaccio, Andalusian-style squid, chef’s mussels or coca bread with tomato. This combination makes it easy to build a varied table, with different textures and flavours before moving on to the main courses.
The restaurant also includes them in sharing-style options, where they pair especially well with a glass of white wine, a cold beer or a vermouth. In fact, Ses Oliveres has already highlighted the ritual of vermouth by the sea on its blog, a relaxed way to enjoy small plates and refreshing drinks in Port de Sóller.
From the Starter to Rice or Fresh Fish
After a plate of fried anchovies, the meal can continue with any of the great specialities at Ses Oliveres: fresh fish chosen from the daily display, seafood or one of the house rice dishes. The restaurant explains that guests can choose the fish they prefer and have it cooked to order, a way of working closely linked to the produce available each day.
Rice dishes also hold an important place in the restaurant’s proposal. Among the options highlighted in recent posts is the creamy rice with Sóller red prawns and cuttlefish, together with other seafood preparations designed for sharing.
A Simple Dish in the Perfect Setting
Part of the appeal of fried anchovies is not overcomplicating them. Lemon, the right frying point and carefully handled produce are enough to turn them into a highly appetising starter.
And on the seafront in Port de Sóller, the setting completes the experience. Ses Oliveres is located at Passeig des Través, 18, overlooking the sea and surrounded by the landscape of the Serra de Tramuntana.
You can check the Ses Oliveres menu and make your reservation directly through the website.
Fried anchovies, a shared table and the flavour of the sea: sometimes, the simplest option is exactly what you want.
