Smelt Plate Recipe
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Ingredients
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Seafood
Breading
Egg Wash
Cooking
Method
Preparation
- 1
Clean the Smelt
Rinse the smelt fish under cold running water and pat them dry with paper towels. Remove any innards if necessary.
- 2
Prepare the Breading Mixture
In a shallow dish, combine all-purpose flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- 3
Coating the Smelt
- 4
Coat the Fish
Dip each smelt fish first into the egg wash, allowing excess to drip off, then roll them in the breading mixture until evenly coated.
Cooking
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a large frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
- 6
Fry the Smelt
Carefully add the coated smelt fish to the hot oil in batches, frying for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- 7
Serve
Arrange the fried smelt on a serving plate and garnish with lemon wedges. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
