PAN-FRIED SMELTS
Steps:
- Rinse the smelts thoroughly and pat dry. Place the bread crumbs, salt and pepper into a large resealable bag and shake to combine. Place the lemon juice into a shallow dish. Dip the smelts into the juice and then place in the bag with the dry mixture and shake until the fish are well coated. You can coat 2 to 3 fish at a time, depending on their size.
- Place enough peanut oil into a 12-inch cast iron skillet just to cover the bottom of the pan. Place over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the smelts to the pan, 4 to 5 at a time, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side until lightly browned and cooked through.
TEMPURA-BATTERED SMELT
The classic Acadian way to cook smelt is to fry them. I put a twist on that tradition by frying them in this light tempura batter my husband and I use for shrimp. I serve this with heads on because, like anchovies, these fish are so small everything is edible. But you can remove heads and internal organs if desired.
Provided by Brittney Tun
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Whisk rice wine and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a bowl. Lightly dust smelt with about 1 tablespoon flour. Add smelt to rice wine mixture; cover bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large wok to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Mix ice water, 1/2 cup flour, cornstarch, egg yolks, sesame seeds, sesame oil, baking powder, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a bowl.
- Remove smelt from rice wine mixture and dip, 1 at a time, into the flour mixture until evenly coated. Discard remaining rice wine mixture.
- Carefully fry smelt, 2 or 3 at a time, in the hot oil until golden on all sides, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towel-lined plates. Repeat frying with remaining smelt. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 758.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 181.4 mg, Fat 52.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 23.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 779.3 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
SMELT FRY !
Smelt are tiny little fish. There use to be a place in the town I grew up in that had a "SMELT FRY" on Friday nights.... This is an old family recipe from the Sullivan side of the family that has been passed down over the generations. This brings back memories! *** You can clean the smelt and freeze them for future use, then...
Provided by Colleen Sowa
Categories Fish
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Clean the fish, remove bladders and wash.
- 2. Heat oil to 375 degrees.
- 3. Beat the eggs and set aside until needed.
- 4. Prepare the bread crumb mixture
- 5. Fry until golden brown (just a couple of minutes). Remove from oil to paper towel lined platter.
- 6. *** Serve with potato salad, cole slaw, baked beans, french fries or baked potato. Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley.
FRIED SMELTS
Steps:
- Whisk together flour and salt in a pie plate. Dredge smelt in flour mixture, coating both the outside and cavity of the fish.
- Heat oil in a frying pan 1/4-inch deep over medium heat until hot. Place fish in the hot oil; fry until crisp and firm, 2 to 3 minutes each side. Remove fish with a slotted spoon; drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.1 g, Cholesterol 90.6 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 4845.4 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
CRISP FRIED SMELT - SMELTS
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.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories High Protein
Time 12m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
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, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 157.5, Sodium 132.2, Carbohydrate 32.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.2, Protein 33.8
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