SMELT FRY !

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Smelt are tiny little fish. There use to be a place in the town I grew up in that had a "SMELT FRY" on Friday nights.... This is an old family recipe from the Sullivan side of the family that has been passed down over the generations. This brings back memories! *** You can clean the smelt and freeze them for future use, then...

Provided by Colleen Sowa

Categories     Fish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

FISH
2 lb fresh smelt (clean, remove bladders, wash)
COATING # 1
1 tsp salt
2 large eggs (beaten)
COATING # 2
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp ground black pepper
3 c fine bread crumbs
OIL FOR FRYING
4 inches of oil

Steps:

  • 1. Clean the fish, remove bladders and wash.
  • 2. Heat oil to 375 degrees.
  • 3. Beat the eggs and set aside until needed.
  • 4. Prepare the bread crumb mixture
  • 5. Fry until golden brown (just a couple of minutes). Remove from oil to paper towel lined platter.
  • 6. *** Serve with potato salad, cole slaw, baked beans, french fries or baked potato. Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley.

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