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Serves/Makes: 6

Ingredients:

• 2 pound smelt, cleaned and drained
• 1 lemon (juice only)
• Flour for dredging
• Oil for frying (preferable olive)
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/4 cup wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped OR 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard mixed with:
• 1 tablespoon cold water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground pepper

How to cook:

• Sprinkle each smelt with lemon juice, roll in flour, and pan fry in hot oil about a half-inch deep.
• Drain on absorbent paper.
• Meanwhile, in a small saucepan combine the wine, vinegar, parsley, thyme or oregano, diluted mustard, oil, salt, and pepper.
• Simmer 8 minutes, then add the smelts.
• Bring to a boil and remove from the heat.
• Cool, then chill before serving.
• Serve cold.

Notes:

The Easy Greek Marinated Simmered Smelt is a very affordable dish. Delicious, simple, and easy recipe.

Tips:

The smelts will keep several days in the refrigerator.
Sliced garlic, shallot, or onion may also be added to the marinade.

This recipe for Easy Greek Marinated Fried Smelt serves/makes: 6

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Main Ingredient: Smelt
Preparation Method: Pan Fried/Sauteed
Cuisine: Greek