Fried Smelts with Tartar Sauce Recipe

Name: Fried Smelts with Tartar Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 egg; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; Juice of one lemon; 1/2 cup chopped onions; 2 teaspoons chopped garlic; 1/4 cup dill pickles; 1 cup vegetable oil; 1 dozen fresh smelts; 1 cup flour; Essence, recipe follows; Oil for frying; 1 cup fresh parsley sprigs, fried; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Servings: persons

1 egg
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Juice of one lemon
1/2 cup chopped onions
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1/4 cup dill pickles
1 cup vegetable oil
1 dozen fresh smelts
1 cup flour
Essence, recipe follows
Oil for frying
1 cup fresh parsley sprigs, fried
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

1
Preheat the fryer.
2
In a food processor, fitted with a metal blade, combine the egg, mustard, lemon juice, onions, garlic, and pickles.
3
Process until smooth.
4
Season with salt and pepper.
5
With the machine running, slowly add the oil.
6
Process until all of the oil is used and the mixture is thick.
7
Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
8
Refrigerate until chilled.
9
Season the smelts with salt and pepper.
10
Season the flour with Essence.
11
Dredge the smelts in the flour, coating completely.
12
Fry the smelts until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes.
13
Remove and drain on paper towels.
14
Season with Essence.
15
Serve with the tartar sauce and fried parsley.
16
Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

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

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 egg, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, Juice of one lemon, 1/2 cup chopped onions, and more.

Yes, Fried Smelts with Tartar Sauce falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Fried Smelts with Tartar Sauce

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