Fried Smelts

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 3/4 pound cleaned smelt
• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• 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.