How to cook smelt

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Smelt

A relative of the salmon, this small, thin fish can be both a freshwater and a saltwater fish. Some species are found in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, and others inhabit freshwater sources. The main types of smelt are American smelt, European smelt, and capelin. All three types grow to about 7 to 8 inches long.

How to cook smelt

Smelt is sold in a variety of ways, including fresh, frozen, smoked, or dried. Smelt is also commonly sold without the head or innards. Some people eat the bones, but it is easy to remove bones from this fish, either before eating it or while you are doing so, as you would a sardine. The whole fish can be consumed, however.

Serving suggestions

A common method of cooking is to coat smelt with breading and then fry it in a skillet until cooked (about 2 to 3 minutes). Smelt also can be grilled.

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