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Ingredients
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Fried Smelts
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Aioli
In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, squid ink, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Mix well until smooth and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Smelts
Rinse the smelts under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 3
Coat the Smelts
In a shallow dish, mix the flour, salt, and black pepper. Dredge each smelt in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- 5
Fry the Smelts
Working in batches, fry the smelts for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Serve
Serve the fried smelts hot, accompanied by the squid ink aioli for dipping.
