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Fried Smelt
Melissa Peterman
2 minutes
4 pieces
BeginnerUse any other spices instead of thyme and oregano if you'd like. Serve with tarter or lemon. Great over a bed of greens or just eaten plain.
Total Steps
4
Ingredients
9
Tools Needed
2
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- 4 whole smelt
- 2 cup flour
- 1 pinch dried thyme
- 1 pinch dried oregano
- 1 pinch pepper
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 egg beaten egg
- 2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup peanut oil
Instructions
1
Step 1
Rinse and pat dry smelt with paper towels. Season the flour with dried spices, salt, and pepper. Coat each fish in the seasoned flour. Dip each fish into the beaten egg and then roll into panko bread crumbs.
2
Step 2
Set aside.
3
Step 3
2-3 minutes, then another 2 minutes
Heat peanut oil in a medium saute pan with high sides over medium-high heat. Test to see if oil is hot with a pinch of panko; if the panko sizzles, the oil is ready. Add the battered smelt to the oil and cook for approximately 2-3 minutes, flip, and cook another 2 minutes.
4
Step 4
Remove from pan and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with sea salt.
Tools & Equipment
Saute pan
Paper towel