Fried Smelt
⏳ Time
15 minutes
🥕 Ingredients
7
🍽️ Servings
4
Description
Fried smelt is a delightful dish that features tender fish, coated in a light batter and deep-fried until golden. This crispy treat is perfect as an appetizer or a main course and can be enjoyed with a squeeze of lemon or your favorite dipping sauce. It's a popular choice in many American seafood restaurants.
Ingredients
- Smelt - 15.9 oz
- Vegetable Oil - 1 qt
- Milk - 8 fl oz
- Wheat Flour - 3.5 oz
- Salt - to taste
- Parsley - 4 stalks
- Lemon - 2 pieces
Step by Step guide
Step 1
Heat oil in a deep fryer or saucepan to 374°F. Rinse the smelt and pat dry with paper towels.
Step 2
Dip in milk, then coat with flour. Submerge the fish in oil and fry until a rich golden color, about five to seven minutes, then transfer to paper towels. Season with salt.
Step 3
Arrange on a plate and garnish with parsley sprigs and lemon wedges.
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