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Crispy Fried Smelts
Crispy Fried Smelts deliver delicate, briny fish in a light, golden crust with just flour and salt to let their clean flavor shine. They’re quick to fry and perfect as a hot appetizer or a simple snack with lemon wedges and your favorite dipping sauce. Ideal for casual gatherings or a seafood platter.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Whisk the flour and salt together in a pie pan. Dredge the smelt in the flour mixture until the outsides and cavities are well coated.
- 2
Heat 1/4 inch of oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Working in batches, fry the smelt in the hot oil until crisp and firm, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
- Calories 1009.61 kcal High
- Protein 23.76 g Good Source
- Carbs 39.27 g Moderate
- Total Fat 86.49 g High
- Saturated Fat 12.75 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 31.75 mg Moderate
- Sodium 438.43 mg Moderate
- Fiber 2.89 g Moderate
- Sugar 0.77 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 37.16 mg Low Source
- Iron 6.87 mg Good Source
- Potassium 492.13 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 74.24 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 9.07 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten