Fried Smelts Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 3

Yield: 3 servings

Fried Smelts Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons salt

¾ pound cleaned smelt

1 cup vegetable oil for frying

or as needed

Seafood

Directions

Step 1

Whisk together flour and salt in a pie plate. Dredge smelt in flour mixture coating both the outside and cavity of the fish.

Step 2

Heat oil in a frying pan 1/4-inch deep over medium heat until hot. Place fish in the hot oil; fry until crisp and firm 2 to 3 minutes each side. Remove fish with a slotted spoon; drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

Nutritional Information

Fried Smelts Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:3

Calories: 439.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 22.4g 45%

Carbohydrates: 43.1g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 1.5g 6%

Sugars: 0.7g

Fat: 19g 29%

Saturated Fat: 3.4g 17%

Cholesterol: 90.6mg 30%

Vitamin A Iu: 85.5IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.5mg 43%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 10%

Folate: 84.4mcg 21%

Calcium: 101.6mg 10%

Iron: 3.8mg 21%

Magnesium: 43.2mg 15%

Potassium: 341.1mg 10%

Sodium: 4845.4mg 194%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 33%

Calories From Fat: 171.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.