Name: Deviled Smelt
Ingredients: 12 oz Smelt, thawed if frozen; 1/4 c All-purpose flour; 1/4 ts Salt; 1 ts Dry mustard; 1/4 ts Cayenne pepper; 1/2 ts Paprika; 1 Finely grated lemon peel; Vegetable oil for frying; 2 tb Chopped fresh parsley; Lemon wedges; Lemon peel strips (opt); Fresh dill sprig (opt)

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Randy Smith

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Seafood, Vegetables		Appetizers, Seafood	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

12	oz	Smelt, thawed if frozen
1/4	c	All-purpose flour
1/4	ts	Salt
1	ts	Dry mustard
1/4	ts	Cayenne pepper
1/2	ts	Paprika
1		Finely grated lemon peel
		Vegetable oil for frying
2	tb	Chopped fresh parsley
		Lemon wedges
		Lemon peel strips (opt)
		Fresh dill sprig (opt)

INSTRUCTIONS

Rinse smelt under cold running water. Pat dry on paper towels.
In a plastic bag, combine flour, salt, mustard, cayenne pepper, paprika and
lemon peel. Add smelt and shake well until fish are evenly coated. Half
fill a deep-fat fryer or saucepan with oil; heat to 375'F. (190'C.) or
until a 1/2" cube of day-old bread browns in 40 seconds.
Place 1/2 of smelt in a frying basket. Lower basket gradually into hot oil
and fry 1 minute, shaking basket frequently. Drain on paper towels. Reheat
oil to 375'F. (190'C.). Repeat with remaining smelt. Place all of smelt
into basket and fry 1-2 minutes more or until lightly golden and crisp.
Drain on paper towels. Turn into a warm serving dish, sprinkle with chopped
parsley and serve hot with lemon wedges. Garnish with lemon peel strips and
dill sprigs, if desired.
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