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
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Lauro
[email protected]I love this recipe! The tempura batter is so light and crispy, and the smelt are cooked perfectly. I always serve them with a side of tartar sauce and they are always a hit with my family and friends.
Nevaeh Mandou
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The smelt were cooked perfectly and the batter was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Najmol Islam
[email protected]I've never had smelt before, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The tempura batter was crispy and the fish was tender and flaky. I will definitely be making this again.
MD Sarkar
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The smelt were crispy and the batter was flavorful. I served them with a side of tartar sauce and they were a hit with my family.
Mostofa Kabir
[email protected]I love this recipe! The tempura batter is so light and crispy, and the smelt are cooked perfectly. I always serve them with a side of tartar sauce and they are always a hit with my family and friends.
Alice Idiale
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The smelt were cooked perfectly and the batter was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Pat Allen
[email protected]I've never had smelt before, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The tempura batter was crispy and the fish was tender and flaky. I will definitely be making this again.
Robin Bhuyan
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The smelt were crispy and the batter was flavorful. I served them with a side of tartar sauce and they were a hit with my family.
Nabeel Muhammad
[email protected]I love this recipe! The tempura batter is so light and crispy, and the smelt are cooked perfectly. I always serve them with a side of tartar sauce and they are always a hit with my family and friends.
BLINK BLACHPINK
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The smelt were cooked perfectly and the batter was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
786Meermnuwar Baloch
[email protected]I've never had smelt before, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The tempura batter was crispy and the fish was tender and flaky. I will definitely be making this again.
Denise Christopher
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The smelt were crispy and the batter was flavorful. I served them with a side of tartar sauce and they were a hit with my family.
Amir Malhi
[email protected]I love this recipe! The tempura batter is so light and crispy, and the smelt are cooked perfectly. I always serve them with a side of tartar sauce and they are always a hit with my family and friends.
Betty Agaviezor
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The smelt were cooked perfectly and the batter was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
NRH CT SCAN
[email protected]I've never had smelt before, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The tempura batter was crispy and the fish was tender and flaky. I will definitely be making this again.
Nafeel Mohamed
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The smelt were crispy and the batter was flavorful. I served them with a side of tartar sauce and they were a hit with my family.
Shafidhik Dhik
[email protected]Absolutely delicious! The tempura batter was light and crispy, and the smelt was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.