Oven-Roasted Smelts with Cornichon Mayonnaise Recipe

Name: Oven-Roasted Smelts with Cornichon Mayonnaise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 6 sour cornichons, diced, plus 2 tablespoons of the brine from the jar; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; Pinch of cayenne pepper; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 5 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon finely chopped celery; 1 tablespoon finely chopped Granny Smith apple; 2 teaspoons finely chopped shallot; 4 ounces sourdough bread, crust removed, bread torn into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 cups); 1 tablespoon chopped chives; 1/2 teaspoon chopped rosemary; 1 1/4 pounds medium smelts, gutted

Servings: persons

3/4 cup mayonnaise
6 sour cornichons, diced, plus 2 tablespoons of the brine from the jar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped celery
1 tablespoon finely chopped Granny Smith apple
2 teaspoons finely chopped shallot
4 ounces sourdough bread, crust removed, bread torn into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
1 tablespoon chopped chives
1/2 teaspoon chopped rosemary
1 1/4 pounds medium smelts, gutted

1
Preheat the oven to 400.
2
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise with the diced cornichons, lemon juice and cayenne.
3
Season with salt and black pepper and stir until blended, then refrigerate.
4
In a medium skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of the oil.
5
Add the celery, apple and shallot and cook over moderate heat until softened.
6
Add the bread and cook, stirring until golden, 5 minutes.
7
Stir in the chives and rosemary; season with salt and black pepper.
8
Remove the croutons from the heat.
9
Brush a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish with 1 tablespoon of the oil.
10
Arrange the smelts in the dish in a single layer and season lightly with salt and black pepper.
11
Top with the crouton mixture and drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil.
12
Roast the smelts for 12 minutes or until the fish are firm and the croutons are crisp.
13
Transfer the smelts to a platter, drizzle the brine over them and serve with the cornichon mayonnaise.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup mayonnaise, 6 sour cornichons, diced, plus 2 tablespoons of the brine from the jar, 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, Pinch of cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Oven-Roasted Smelts with Cornichon Mayonnaise 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.

Oven-Roasted Smelts with Cornichon Mayonnaise

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