Fried Smelts

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs. Smelts, Dressed
• 1 Cup Dry Bread Crumbs
• 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese (Optional)
• 1/4 tsp. Salt
• 2 Eggs, Lightly Beaten
• Lemon Slices for Garnish

Preparation:

Combine bread crumbs, cheese and salt.  Wash and pat dry smelts.  Dip smelts in beaten eggs and then into bread crumb mixture.  Set breaded smelts on a rack to allow coating to dry for 15 minutes.  Deep fry breaded smelts in oil heated to 350 degrees.  Drain on paper towels.