This is a dish I remember from my childhood, and it comes to mind every time I see fresh smelts available at the grocery. Serve with mashed potatoes for a traditional Swedish meal, or french fries for a more modern meal. This dish can also be made with small herring or sardines. Posted for ZWT6.

Ingredients

6 serv.

smelt (fresh)2 1⁄4 lbs
salt↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
breadcrumbs↗
butter↗3 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1
Clean fish, and remove the heads.
2
Rinse fish well, and drain.
3
Salt the fish, lightly coat in the breadcrumbs, then fry in the butter until golden brown on both sides.
4
Serve immediately.

Source: food.com

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