Marides Marinates (Marinated Smelts)


Course : Greek
Serves: 30
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Ingredients:


2 pounds smelts -- cleaned and drained

1 medium lemon -- (juice only)

2 tablespoons flour for dredging

2 tablespoons oil for frying -- (pref. olive)

1/2 cup dry white wine

1/4 cup wine vinegar

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme -- *or*

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon dry mustard mixed with:

1 tablespoon cold water

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon salt and freshly ground pepper
 

Preparation / Directions:


Sprinkle each smelt with lemon juice, roll in flour, and fry in hot oil about a half-inch deep. Drain on absorbent paper. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan combine the wine, vinegar, parsley, thyme or oregano, diluted mustard, oil, salt, and pepper. Simmer 8 minutes, then add the smelts. Bring to a boil and remove from the heat. Cool, then chill before serving. Serve cold. Note: The smelts will keep several days in the refrigerator. Sliced garlic, shallot, or onion may also be added to the marinade. Source: The Food of Greece by Vilma Liacouras Chantiles. Avenel Books, New York.


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