Smelt in the microwave
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Smelt cooked in the microwave is the quickest and most delicious way to prepare it. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients.
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Step 2
If the smelt is frozen, the best, quickest, and gentlest way to thaw it is in cold water. Simply cover the fish with water for about 15–20 minutes.
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Step 3
Clean the fish, remove the head, innards, and tail.
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Step 4
Rinse the fish under running water using a colander, then let the water drain off.
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Step 5
Line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper and brush with olive oil.
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Step 6
Make an onion "bed" by slicing the onion into rings and placing them on the bottom of the pan.
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Step 7
Place the fish, season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with herbs, and drizzle with lemon juice.
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Step 8
Add a teaspoon of mustard to the sour cream and mix.
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Step 9
Brush the fish with sour cream, then sprinkle lightly with grated cheese on top.
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Step 10
Gather the ends of the parchment into a knot, place the smelt in the microwave for 7-10 minutes, and check for doneness by how easily the meat separates from the bones.
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Step 11
Serve the smelt directly on parchment paper. The best side dish for the fish is fresh vegetables and herbs.
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Step 12
The smelt turned out deliciously tasty, and most importantly, this is a very quick recipe—I highly recommend you try it!