Chilled smallmouth smelt

Smelt belongs to the genus of fish of the salmon family. Its name, depending on the region, is pronounced differently: smelt, smelt, bark. Smelt meat contains many substances useful for the human body, it is rich in vitamin PP, macronutrients such as magnesium, calcium, potassium, sodium, phosphorus, chlorine, as well as trace elements: iron, chromium, molybdenum, fluorine, nickel. The calorie content of smelt depends on the time of its catch and habitat and averages 100 kcal. It is interesting that doctors advise for the prevention of osteoporosis, for the purpose of the correct ratio of phosphorus and calcium in the diet, to eat this small fish directly with bones, especially since in the spring crispy fried smelt with tender bones can be very appetizing. The meat of this fish is fatty, therefore it is suitable for both frying and more gentle cooking methods. The most popular, classic, simplest and most delicious way of cooking fresh smelt is frying. Indeed, in order to fry the smelt, it is enough to clean each fish, removing the insides, roll in flour and fry in oil. Although the smelt is covered with fairly large scales, it is very easy to clean. This fish can also be smoked, marinated, baked, stuffed, grilled, stewed in white wine. Fish soup is also made from it, and fish oil is produced in the Scandinavian countries. Smelt makes excellent canned food. This fish is perfectly stored frozen, for which it is cut, washed and stored in the freezer. You can buy chilled smallmouth smelt in Lukime online store. Nutritional value per 100 g: Proteins - 16 g. Fats - 3 g. Caloric content: 91 kcal. Storage conditions: at temperatures from 0 ° С to -2 ° C. Shelf life: 9 days. Sea fish: smelt. Carcass / Part of fish carcass: carcass. Structure: on the skin.