Fried Smelts with Tartar Sauce

Name: Fried Smelts with Tartar Sauce
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT1H30M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H35M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT2H5M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 egg; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; Juice of one lemon; 1/2 cup chopped onions; 2 teaspoons chopped garlic; 1/4 cup dill pickles; 1 cup vegetable oil; 1 dozen fresh smelts; 1 cup flour; Essence, recipe follows; Oil for frying; 1 cup fresh parsley sprigs, fried; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme

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Total: 2 hr 5 min

Prep: 1 hr 30 min
Cook: 35 min

Yield: 4 servings

Total: 2 hr 5 min

Prep: 1 hr 30 min
Cook: 35 min

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

1 egg

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Juice of one lemon

1/2 cup chopped onions

2 teaspoons chopped garlic

1/4 cup dill pickles

1 cup vegetable oil

1 dozen fresh smelts

1 cup flour

Essence, recipe follows

Oil for frying

1 cup fresh parsley sprigs, fried

Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):

2 1/2 tablespoons paprika

2 tablespoons salt

2 tablespoons garlic powder

1 tablespoon black pepper

1 tablespoon onion powder

1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1 tablespoon dried thyme

Directions

Preheat the fryer. In a food processor, fitted with a metal blade, combine the egg, mustard, lemon juice, onions, garlic, and pickles. Process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. With the machine running, slowly add the oil. Process until all of the oil is used and the mixture is thick. Season the mixture with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until chilled. Season the smelts with salt and pepper. Season the flour with Essence. Dredge the smelts in the flour, coating completely. Fry the smelts until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Season with Essence. Serve with the tartar sauce and fried parsley.