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Fried Smelt (Atherina Tiganiti)

Simple and delicious fried smelt, perfect as an appetizer or main dish.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 500 g Smelt cleaned
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 cup Vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 lemon Lemon cut into wedges

Instructions 

  1. 1. Rinse the smelt under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. 2. In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, and black pepper.
  3. 3. Dredge the smelt in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
  4. 4. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  5. 5. Fry the smelt in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  6. 6. Remove the smelt from the pan and drain on paper towels.
  7. 7. Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Atherina Tiganiti, Fried Smelt
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