Fried Smelt and Vegetables with Skordalia Recipe

Name: Fried Smelt and Vegetables with Skordalia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup semolina; Salt, to taste; Fresh cracked pepper to taste; 1 pound smelts, cleaned; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 gallon canola oil, for frying; Lemon Wedges; Skordalia, recipe follows; 2 each medium baking potatoes, like russets, boiled with skin, put through a ricer; 1 cup cream; 6 garlic cloves, minced; Salt, to taste; Cracked black pepper, to taste; 1/4 cup freshly lemon juice; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar

Servings: persons

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup semolina
Salt, to taste
Fresh cracked pepper to taste
1 pound smelts, cleaned
1 cup buttermilk
1 gallon canola oil, for frying
Lemon Wedges
Skordalia, recipe follows
2 each medium baking potatoes, like russets, boiled with skin, put through a ricer
1 cup cream
6 garlic cloves, minced
Salt, to taste
Cracked black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup freshly lemon juice
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar

1
In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup of flour, semolina, salt, and pepper and mixes well.
2
Dredge the fish in the buttermilk and then in the flour mixture.
3
In a medium sized pot or deep fryer, heat 3 to 4 inches of oil and deep fry the fish until golden brown and becomes crisp.
4
Remove fish and drain on paper towels.
5
Serve with skordalia and a wedge of lemon.
6
Put the potatoes through a food mill or ricer and place in a bowl for mixing.
7
Whisk in the cream, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar and a little water if necessary mix until mixture is smooth.
8
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9
Keep cool until ready to use.

1289

kcal

Calories

108

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup semolina, Salt, to taste, Fresh cracked pepper to taste, and more.

Yes, Fried Smelt and Vegetables with Skordalia falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fried Smelt and Vegetables with Skordalia

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