Crispy Sand Smelt Fritters

Execution Stages:

1. Visit a Blue Island Fish Market for your fresh sand smelt

2. Rinse and drain the fish

3. Finely chop the vegetables

4. Fry

5. Serve

Execution Process: 

Visit a Blue Island Fish Market for your fresh sand smelt. Rinse them and place in a strainer to drain thoroughly.

In a bowl, combine the tomato, onion, spring onions, parsley, oregano, cumin, paprika, lemon zest, flour, corn flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Add the sand smelt and stir to combine. Gradually add the sparkling water or beer, mixing until you get a cohesive batter.

Heat the oil in a frying pan to 160°C. Using two spoons, scoop small portions of the mixture and gently drop them into the hot oil. Fry for 3–4 minutes on one side until golden, then flip and fry the other side for another 3–4 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.

Serve the sand smelt fritters hot with fresh lemon wedges.

This recipe can also be prepared with:

Small Whitebait (Marida)