These fried smelt fish are like little fishy French fries We always enjoy them on Christmas Eve with lemon wedges
Prep Time
20 mins
Dificult
Medium
Servings
3
Ingredients
Instructions
Whisk flour and salt together in a pie pan. Dredge smelt in flour mixture until well coated on the outsides and in the cavities.
Heat 1/4 inch oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Working in batches
fry smelt in hot oil until crisp and firm
2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
Editor's Note:
The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the breading ingredients. The actual amount of the breading consumed will vary. We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature