Smelt baked in foil in the oven
Description
The recipe won't take much time. You can fry smelt or bake it in the oven under the broiler if you'd like a crispy crust. But today I'll share a recipe. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
Thaw the frozen smelt in the refrigerator in advance. Peel and wash the onion.
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Step 2
Clean the smelt: remove the heads and fins. Cut open the belly lengthwise with kitchen scissors, then remove the innards and the black membrane. If you don't remove the black membrane, the fish will taste bitter. The membrane can be easily removed using a paper towel. Rinse the cleaned smelt in ice water.
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Step 3
Grease a baking dish with vegetable oil. Place a layer of onion, sliced into half-rings. Lightly season with salt.
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Step 4
Top with a layer of smelt. Sprinkle with ground pepper and season with salt to taste. Place dill sprigs on top. Cover the dish with foil.
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Step 5
Bake in a preheated oven at maximum temperature for 20-25 minutes. Adjust according to your oven.
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Step 6
Serve with your favorite side dish and fresh herbs.