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OVEN ROASTED SMELTS - JULIA'S GREEN KITCHEN



OVEN ROASTED SMELTS - Julia's Green Kitchen image

Smelts are known for their delicate mild flavor and soft texture.  Not only are they rich in healthy vitamins and high quality protein but smelts are also low in mercury.  They are fantastic fried, roasted, broiled and stewed.These little guys are loaded with important vitamins and minerals: Vitamin B12 1 supports blood and brain functions and DNA replication; Phosphorus 2,3 helps repair cells and tissues and convert food into energy; Selenium 4, an essential nutrient, critical in production of thyroid hormones 5, DNA synthesis and reproductive function;Healthy fats- each serving of rainbow smelts provides as many Omega-3 6 fats as one serving of wild salmon. Nutrition Facts Oven roasted smelts Amount Per Serving (4 oz) Calories 247 Calories from Fat 153 % Daily Value* Fat 17g26%Saturated Fat 7g44%Cholesterol 107mg36%Sodium 649mg28%Potassium 362mg10%Carbohydrates 2g1%Protein 19g38% Vitamin C 14.3mg17%Calcium 87mg9%Iron 0.9mg5% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Provided by Julia's Green Kitchen

Categories     Appetizer

Total Time 12 minutes

Prep Time 2 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb smelts
3 TBSP ghee
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 lemon (juiced)
1 TBSP olive oil (extra virgin, organic)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 F.
  • Take the smelts out of the package, rinse under cold running water and pat dry them well using a paper towel or thin cotton/linen kitchen towel.
  • In a bowl, mix ghee, salt, pepper and oregano.  Coat smelts evenly with ghee mixture.
  • Set the cooling sheet on the oven tray to collect any drippings and ensure proper air circulation while cooking the fish, otherwise the bottom of the fish becomes saggy and the coating will not stick.
  • Spread the fish in a single even layer in the cooling sheet over the oven tray.
  • Roast in the oven until fish is light brown or about 10 min.
  • Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4 oz, Calories 247 kcal, CarbohydrateContent 2 g, ProteinContent 19 g, FatContent 17 g, SaturatedFatContent 7 g, CholesterolContent 107 mg, SodiumContent 649 mg

CRISP FRIED SMELT - SMELTS RECIPE - FOOD.COM



Crisp Fried Smelt - Smelts Recipe - Food.com image

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

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