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     Title: Deviled Smelt
Categories: Appetizers
     Yield: 4 servings

    12 oz Smelt, thawed if frozen
   1/4 c  All-purpose flour
   1/4 ts Salt
     1 ts Dry mustard
   1/4 ts Cayenne pepper
   1/2 ts Paprika
     1    Finely grated lemon peel
          Vegetable oil for frying
     2 tb Chopped fresh parsley
          Lemon wedges
          Lemon peel strips (opt)
          Fresh dill sprig (opt)

 Rinse smelt under cold running water. Pat dry on paper towels.

 In a plastic bag, combine flour, salt, mustard, cayenne pepper,
 paprika and lemon peel. Add smelt and shake well until fish are
 evenly coated. Half fill a deep-fat fryer or saucepan with oil; heat
 to 375 F (190 C) or until a 1/2" cube of day-old bread browns in 40
 seconds.

 Place 1/2 of smelt in a frying basket. Lower basket gradually into
 hot oil and fry 1 minute, shaking basket frequently. Drain on paper
 towels. Reheat oil to 375 F (190 C). Repeat with remaining smelt.
 Place all of smelt into basket and fry 1-2 minutes more or until
 lightly golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels. Turn into a warm
 serving dish, sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve hot with lemon
 wedges. Garnish with lemon peel strips and dill sprigs, if desired.

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