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Smelt in tomato sauce
15 min4 serv.20 февр. 2026 г.
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Smelt in tomato sauce is quick and easy to make. Use defrosted fish, and for the sauce, take tomato paste diluted with water. The finished dish can be served immediately.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1

Prepare the ingredients for making smelt in tomato sauce.
- 2
Step 2

Clean the smelt, remove the innards, and cut off the heads. Rinse the fish.
- 3
Step 3

Salt and pepper the smelt.
- 4
Step 4

Dredge the fish in flour on all sides and fry on a skillet with added oil. Cook quickly, 2 minutes on each side.
- 5
Step 5

Pour tomato paste diluted with water into the pan. Simmer the smelt over low heat for another 5-7 minutes.
- 6
Step 6

Serve the cooked smelt hot at the table.