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Fried Smelts with Parmesan
Whole smelts lightly coated with grated Parmesan and fried, served with lemon quarters.
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Step 1
Use twelve good-sized fresh whole rainbow smelts, commercially gutted and cleaned with heads and tails intact. Keep refrigerated until needed and pat thoroughly dry.
Step 2
Season all the fish with one teaspoon of salt and half a teaspoon of pepper, then lightly roll in freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Step 3
Heat canola oil for basket frying in a suitable fryer according to its operating instructions and fill limits. Arrange the fish in the basket in suitable batches and fry for about eight minutes, until golden and the thickest flesh reaches at least 145°F, checking away from bone.
Step 4
Lift, drain thoroughly, arrange on a hot dish with six lemon quarters and serve promptly.
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