
Fried Smelts
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Description
My Newfie grandmother's smelt recipe. They're like little fishy french fries!
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons salt
- ¾ pound cleaned smelt
- 1 cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
Directions
- 1. Whisk together flour and salt in a pie plate. Dredge smelt in flour mixture, coating both the outside and cavity of the fish.
- 2. 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
serving: 3 servings
calories: 439.7 kcal
carbohydrates: 43.1 g
protein: 22.4 g
saturated fat: 3.4 g
cholesterol: 90.6 mg
sodium: 4845.4 mg
fiber: 1.5 g
sugar: 0.7 g