Fried Small Fish
Crispy, golden whole small fish, simply seasoned and fried until crunchy. A quick and satisfying snack or light meal.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 25g
Ingredients
- 1 pound small whole fish (like smelt or whitebait)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 lemon lemon wedges
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the 1 pound small fish and pat completely dry with paper towels. In a shallow dish, mix the 0.5 cup flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 0.5 teaspoon black pepper.
- 2
Heat the 1 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 3 minutes. Test with a pinch of flour—it should sizzle immediately.
- 3
Working in batches, dredge the fish in the seasoned flour, shaking off excess. Fry in a single layer without crowding, turning once, until golden and crisp, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 4
Transfer the fried fish to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Serve hot with the lemon wedges for squeezing over.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet
- shallow dish
- paper towels
- tongs
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