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