Grilled Japanese Smelt recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
This winter delicacy features small Japanese smelt lightly salted and grilled until golden.
This winter delicacy features small Japanese smelt lightly salted and grilled until golden. Their crisp, edible bones and mild, nutty flavor make them perfect for a warm evening or a light snack with drinks.
Grilled & stir-fried · 15 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 125.5g serving): 189 kcal · protein 25.8g · carbohydrate 0g · fat 8.6g · sodium 336mg
Nutrition source: one serving calculated from an ingredient table verified against "National Integrated Food Nutrient Database (standard data)" (Korea MFDS, RDA and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries via the Public Data Portal).
Tips: Pat the Japanese smelt thoroughly dry so they splatter less in the pan and become crisp on the outside.
Tips: Rather than starting over high heat, cook them slowly over medium heat so the skin doesn’t burn.
Tips: If eating them whole, grill them until thoroughly golden, let them cool, and eat them slowly.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Japanese smelt — 5 pc
- Salt — 0.2 tsp
- Cooking oil — 1 tsp