Ingredients

The following ingredients have 7 Servings
  • 2 pounds small smelt fish
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • canola oil

Instruction

  • With your hands, gently pry open the head of the fish and carefully pull the gills along with the entrails. Rinse under cold running water and drain well.
  • In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
  • Dredge smelt fish in flour mixture to completely coat.
  • In a wide pan over medium heat, heat about 2-inch deep of oil. Add fish, shaking off excess flour, and deep-fry for about 3 to 5 minutes or until golden and crisp.
  • Remove from heat and drain in a colander set over a bowl. Serve hot.