Fried Smelts Recipe
Ingredients
| 24-28 smelts, cleaned and dried with paper towel | ||
| Flour | 1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), seasoned | |
| Milk | 1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Eggs | 2 | |
| Olive oil | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Soda crackers | 1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), crushed | |
| Peanut oil | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Lemon juice | ||
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Pepper | To Taste | |
Directions
Dredge smelts in flour.
Place milk, eggs and olive oil in large bowl; beat together until well combined.
Dip smelts in milk mixture then roll in crushed cracker crumbs.
Heat half of oil in deep skillet until hot (about 375°F or 180°C).
Carefully add half of smelts and cook 2 to 3 minutes, turning over once during cooking.
Using slotted spoon remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
Add second half of oil and repeat for remaining smelts.
Place milk, eggs and olive oil in large bowl; beat together until well combined.
Dip smelts in milk mixture then roll in crushed cracker crumbs.
Heat half of oil in deep skillet until hot (about 375°F or 180°C).
Carefully add half of smelts and cook 2 to 3 minutes, turning over once during cooking.
Using slotted spoon remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
Add second half of oil and repeat for remaining smelts.
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