FRIED SMELTS

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My Newfie grandmother's smelt recipe. They're like little fishy french fries!

Provided by Aredendra

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 20m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons salt
¾ pound cleaned smelt
1 cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

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

Camir Key
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Overall, this is a great recipe for fried smelts. They're crispy, flavorful, and easy to make.


Joshim Hossain
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The smelts were a bit too oily for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try baking them next time.


Mk Sima
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This recipe is a keeper! The smelts were crispy and flaky, and the lemon butter sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mina Davibohara
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. The smelts are always fried to perfection and the lemon butter sauce is the perfect complement.


dua abaasi
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I tried this recipe for the first time last night and it was a huge success! My family loved the smelts. They were crispy and flavorful.


MD TAMIM SHEIKH
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This is my go-to recipe for fried smelts. They're always a crowd-pleaser.


whitecastlewhite12
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The smelts are always crispy and delicious.


Basanta bc Basanta bc
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These smelts were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them. I'll definitely be making them again.


Islamik_status 67
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Not bad, but not great either. The smelts were a bit bland and the batter was too thick.


Mike Smee
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Followed the recipe exactly and the smelts came out perfect! Crispy, flaky, and so flavorful. My husband and I both loved them.


Jennife Forcadilla
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The smelts were a bit too oily for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try baking them next time.


Bayjed Shikhe
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Easy to follow recipe and turned out great! The fish was cooked perfectly and the batter was crispy. Served with tartar sauce and lemon wedges. My family loved it!


Ammar Saeed
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Absolutely delicious! The smelts were crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. The lemon butter sauce was the perfect complement, adding a bright and tangy flavor. Will definitely be making this again!