Pan-Fried Smelts
Ingredients
Instructions
- Rinse the smelts thoroughly and pat dry.
- Place the bread crumbs, salt and pepper into a large resealable bag and shake to combine.
- Place the lemon juice into a shallow dish.
- Dip the smelts into the juice and then place in the bag with the dry mixture and shake until the fish are well coated.
- You can coat 2 to 3 fish at a time, depending on their size.
- Place enough peanut oil into a 12-inch cast iron skillet just to cover the bottom of the pan.
- Place over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the smelts to the pan, 4 to 5 at a time, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
- Fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side until lightly browned and cooked through.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
383
kcal
19% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).