From the kitchen of Diomira Putano
Rinse 1 lb small smelts
Combine in a bowl:
3 large eggs
1 small egg
1 tsp garlic powder
3 tsp parsley
salt & pepper
Set aside.
Combine in another bowl:
1/4 c grated cheese
1 1/4 c bread crumbs
Set aside.
Dip fish in:
1 c flour
Then dip fish in egg mixture.
Then dip fish in bread mixture.
Put a little oil in a pyrex dish.
Line the fish in the dish.
Drizzle a little oil over the fish.
Bake covered @ 375 for 10 minutes.
Turn over & bake uncovered for 15 minutes.
Turn over & bake 10 minutes.
If a little soft let stay in a little more.
You should be able to move them around, they should be firm & not sticky.
NOTES
- This has been served for years as part of the Feast of the Seven Fishes, an Italian Christmas Eve celebration. Aunt Kay & Christa fry them in oil. The photo here shows them fried, not baked.