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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Fried Smelts, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 23
- General Wellness
- 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 50%
- Protein 23.76 g Good Source 48%
- Carbohydrate 39.27 g 14%
- Total Fat 86.49 g High 111%
- Saturated Fat 12.75 g High 64%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 31.75 mg Moderate 11%
- Sodium 438.43 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 2.89 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 0.77 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 37.16 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 6.87 mg Good Source 38%
- Potassium 492.13 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 74.24 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 9.07 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Crispy Fried Smelts is made with 4 ingredients and serves 3. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Sea Salt, Smoked Mussels, and Vegetable Oil. Each serving provides about 1009.61 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Fried Smelts made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Sea Salt, Smoked Mussels, Vegetable Oil. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Fried Smelts?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1009.61 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Fried Smelts easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Crispy Fried Smelts healthy?
- Crispy Fried Smelts has an easyChef Pro health score of 30/100. Per serving, it provides 1009.61 calories and 23.76 g of protein, or 48% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 438.43 mg (19% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.75 g (64% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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