Pan Fried Smelt

Submitted by CJAY8248

"From my collection of handwritten recipes. Note: These tasty little fish are great served with french fries and cole slaw. Cook in small batches, wiping out pan as needed and replacing oil."

 

• Ready In: 38mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 3 pounds fish
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1360.77 g smelt
• 59.14 ml cornmeal
• 118.29 ml flour
• 4.92 ml salt
• 2.46 ml pepper
• oil (for frying)
• whole lemon

directions

1. Clean smelt and wash thoroughly. Combine cornmeal, flour, salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Dip smelt in water and then coat with flour mixture. Lay coated smelt on waxed paper and allow to set for 15-30 minutes. Coat the bottom of a heavy skillet with oil. Fry smelt in hot oil for 4 minutes on each side. Smelt should be nicely browned. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sliced lemon.