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Fried Smelts
(Marithes Tiganites)
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| What You Need: |
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2 pounds smelts (about 3 dozen)
Salt to taste
Flour for coating
Cup olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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| How To Cook: |
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1. Clean, wash, and drain smelts. (If smelts are large, cut heads off. Leave tiny smelts whole.)
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2. Make a small incision on one side of each smelt. Under cold running water, clean smelts by squeezing out innards. Dram. Sprinkle with salt. Coat with flour.
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3. Heat olive oil in a large frying pan. Fry smelts until golden brown and crisp on both sides. Sprinkle with lemon juice and serve hot.
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