Fried Smelts Recipe
Fried Smelts made using this recipe is an experience by itself. It is always prepared with Fish as the key ingredient. I never fail to eat Main Dish while dining out and this is the most common dish that I order. I challenge you to give me a better recipe of Fried Smelts than this.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups dried bread crumbs
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 eggs
1/4 cup water
2 pounds dressed smelts
1/2 cup salad oil
1 large lemon, cut into 6 wedges
Tartar Sauce
Directions
1. On waxed paper, combine bread crumbs, salt, and pepper. In pie plate, beat eggs with water. Dip fish, 1 at a time, first in egg, then in bread crumbs. Repeat, coating fish twice. Place fish on another sheet of waxed paper.
2. In 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, in hot salad oil, fry fish, a few at a time, about 2 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork; drain on paper towels.
2. In 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, in hot salad oil, fry fish, a few at a time, about 2 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork; drain on paper towels.
