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CRISP FRIED SMELT - SMELTS RECIPE - FOOD.COM



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I remember making these as a young girl during lent. The last time before today was for my FIL who is gone now for 22 years. He enjoyed them so. These small fish are very addictive. This simple recipe is easy quick and only 4 ingredients. Smelt is the name of a family of silvery fishes found in cool waters. Most measure less than 8 inches (20 centimeters) long. Smelts have a small, fleshy fin behind the dorsal fin on the back like trout and salmon. This is very inexpensive, making it great for those on a tight budget.

Total Time 12 minutes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 2 minutes

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 lb fish fillet, of Smelts which is the name of a family of silvery fishes found in cool waters of the Northern Hemis
2/3-1 cup flour
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
oil or Crisco (for frying)

Steps:

  • Place flour in gallon or quart size storage bag add fish shake to coat.
  • Mix egg and milk together and dip fish to coat. Then reflour the fish.
  • In a large hot pan add frying oil or Crisco to cover bottom of pan, heat oil then place fish in till browned on one side flip and brown. About 2 minutes.
  • Remove to paper towel or brown paper to drain oil season generously with salt and pepper and garnish if desired with lemon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.2, FatContent 4.3, SaturatedFatContent 1.4, CholesterolContent 157.5, SodiumContent 132.2, CarbohydrateContent 32.7, FiberContent 1.1, SugarContent 0.2, ProteinContent 33.8

FRIED FRESH SMELTS RECIPE - FOOD.COM



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This is a dish I remember from my childhood, and it comes to mind every time I see fresh smelts available at the grocery. Serve with mashed potatoes for a traditional Swedish meal, or french fries for a more modern meal. This dish can also be made with small herring or sardines. Posted for ZWT6.

Total Time 20 minutes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 1/4 lbs smelt (fresh)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Clean fish, and remove the heads.
  • Rinse fish well, and drain.
  • Salt the fish, lightly coat in the breadcrumbs, then fry in the butter until golden brown on both sides.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262, FatContent 11, SaturatedFatContent 4.6, CholesterolContent 168.5, SodiumContent 753.4, CarbohydrateContent 0, FiberContent 0, SugarContent 0, ProteinContent 38.5

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