Fried Smelt

This has got to be a favorite of everyone in my family. It’s simple yet incredibly delicious. It’s definitely a great introduction for kids to seafood as it often starts eating contests as all the children in my family start stuffing their faces. Problem is when the adults get involved.

You will need:
       2-3 pounds of smelt
       Flour 
       Red pepper flakes
       Salt
       Pepper
       Olive oil

How you do it:
       Wash headless smelt and pat dry
       Place a cup of flour and some salt and pepper in a zip-lock bag
       Place smelt in zip-lock bag and shake to coat fish
       Take cast iron skillet and add olive oil and heat, also add red pepper flakes and garlic-if wanted-to taste
       Add fish and cook until brown on both sides
       Once cooked, place fish on paper towel to absorb oil
       EAT!!!

Buon Appetito!
Shannon Tinnell

Comments

[Twice Baked Twins]

Hi, we are Judy and Joy the "Twice Baked Twins" and are Italian. We are writing our first cookbook and the nite of the seven fishes (which we grew up with) is one of our recipes in the book. We have enjoyed this blog so much!!! Please get back us!! I need to keep reading. Our website is TwiceBakedTwins.com

[Marcia Ceciliot]

I just came back from Sicily - visiting my son over the holidays. I had the fried smelts over there. Oh my gosh - so good. I bought some to make at home. I think the recipe is just about the same.