French Fried Smelt

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb smelt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon cream
  • 1/2 cup cracker, finely crushed
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Remove small scales with a sharp knife and slit the fish; clean.
  2. After the smelt are cleaned, place in salt water and refrigerate overnight.
  3. Drain very well.
  4. Add salt, pepper, and cream to egg and beat together.
  5. Dip fish into mixture, then roll in cracker crumbs.
  6. Fry in deep hot fat (370F) until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
  7. Serve with tartar sauce.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

305 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 21.1g 42% DV
Total Fat 12.8g 16% DV
Carbs 26.9g 10% DV
Fiber 0.2g 1% DV
Sugar 1.1g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10098.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 499.8mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 145.5mg 49% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 75.3mcg 8% DV
Vitamin C 0.3mg
Calcium 492.8mg 38% DV
Iron 2.1mg 12% DV

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

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