Beer Battered Smelt

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs dressed smelt
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 can cold beer
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 dash basil
  • 1 dash oregano

Instructions

  1. Beat eggs until fluffy.
  2. Add beer and 1 tsp salt.
  3. In separate bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, seasonings and remaining salt.
  4. Dip fillets first into liquid batter then into dry mixture, and back into liquid batter.
  5. Fry in butter until light brown and fish flakes with a fork.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

560 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 26.2g 52% DV
Total Fat 13.1g 17% DV
Carbs 88.2g 32% DV
Fiber 14.5g 52% DV
Sugar 2.5g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10011.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 933.3mg 20% DV
Cholesterol 126.8mg 42% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 141mcg 16% DV
Vitamin C 5.2mg 6% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 919.3mg 71% DV
Iron 14.6mg 81% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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