I love Smelts and aint ashamed of it!<\/p>\n
Never could understand fishermen. Herring Bait (used to catch fish) would cost 2.00 a lb. and delicious Smelt was going for .99 cents. Either they are using the wrong bait, or I\u2019m eating the wrong fish.<\/p>\n
Split and bone if your squeamish. I do not degut , simply crunch them whole or fry in olive oil, black pepper, paprika and a bit of garlic. Voila! Quick and simple.<\/p>\n
Then I started improvising. This was too cheap, too much like my famous hot dog soup. I wanted more, I wanted to hear – So to gussy it up I split and laid out those smelt fillets. And stared for inspiration! Zip, then I remembered a most strange but good Santa Cruz recipe. Your Smeltian commentaries are always welcome.<\/p>\n “Men who pursue women get exhausted,<\/span><\/strong> I love Smelts and aint ashamed of it! Never could understand fishermen. Herring Bait (used to catch fish) would cost 2.00 a lb. and delicious Smelt was going for .99 cents. Either they are using the wrong bait, or I\u2019m … Continue reading
\nThis was the best Schmelt I ever had\u201d or \u201cI need some schmelt tonight and I don\u2019t care how I get it!<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n
\nInstructions:<\/strong> split and bone those smelts and place a fillet of anchovy on each fillet and roll up from the tail end. Now toothpick the rolls or pack these sushi imitations together in a buttered dish. Sprinkle with seasoned bread crumbs and bake for about 25 -30 minutes in a moderate oven. Sprinkle with lemon juice and paprika. My addition — (original recipe\u2019s authorship unknown.) Now I\u2019m thinking — why not with a seaweed strip, red pepper\u2019s thinly sliced or a garlic or mushroom center. Whatever … send me your own unique Smelt suggestions. This is a no wine dish, a good dark beer is required.<\/p>\n
\n Men who run from women never get going.”<\/span><\/strong> Yours truly<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"