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Smelt fried in a pan
30 min4 serv.19 февр. 2026 г.
Description
Here's a classic recipe for cooking navaga (saffron cod) in a frying pan. Of course, there are countless variations of original breading mixtures or cooking methods for navaga, but for some reason, I feel that precisely this simplest recipe for pan-fried navaga makes the fish as delicious and tender as possible.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1

1. Sift the flour, then mix with salt and pepper.
- 2
Step 2

2. Beat the eggs with a pinch of salt and dip each fish fillet first into the egg, then into the flour.
- 3
Step 3

3. Heat a generous amount of vegetable oil in a frying pan, and fry the fish on both sides.
- 4
Step 4

4. Ready! Serve with any side dish for lunch or dinner!