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effortless! dinner for two An easy yet impressive summer supper

Cucumber carpaccio with melted anchovy and shallot dressing

20 MINUTES | SERVES 2 AS A STARTER | EASY |GF

effortless!

Thinly slice 2 long into rings and put them into a bowl of cold water for 5 minutes. Cut 1 medium or 1-2 small into long, thin strips using a mandoline or vegetableinto a pan and heat gently over a low heat. Add 3 crushed cloves and cook for 1-2 minutes, then remove the garlic and add 4 anchovies from the can, breaking them up with a spoon. Keep cooking until the anchovies start to dissolve in the oil. Remove from the heat and leave to cool, then whisk in 1-2 tbsp of and 2 tsp of . Spoon 2-3 tbsp of over one side of two plates, then arrange a tangle of the cucumber and shallot slices next to it. Spoon over the dressing and a few extra anchovies.

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