Pan Fried Smelt

Total Time: 38 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• 3 lbs smelt
• 1/4 cup cornmeal
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• oil (for frying)
• whole lemon

Recipe

• 1 clean smelt and wash thoroughly. combine cornmeal, flour, salt and pepper in a shallow dish. dip smelt in water and then coat with flour mixture. lay coated smelt on waxed paper and allow to set for 15-30 minutes. coat the bottom of a heavy skillet with oil. fry smelt in hot oil for 4 minutes on each side. smelt should be nicely browned. drain on paper towels. serve with sliced lemon.