“Fry Dry” Smelts (fish)

Gluten free

Caribbean

Fish

A classic fried fish recipe that's a staple in the village of Guaracara, Trinidad. This dish is made with freshly caught smelts, seasoned with a mix of herbs and spices, and fried to a crisp.

Total Time

50 min

Ingredient

Servings

Calories

350

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•2 lbs smelt
•1/2 lemon (juice)
•3/4 teaspoon sea salt
•1/2 teaspoon black pepper
•3/4 tablespoon curry powder
•3 leaves shado beni (culantro)
•2 scallions (finely chopped)
•4 sprigs thyme (leaves)
•4 cloves garlic (crushed)
•2 tablespoons chopped parsley
•1 small Scotch Bonnet pepper (finely chopped)
•1 tablespoon olive oil
•1 cup all purpose flour
•1 1/2 cups vegetable oil

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