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Serves/Makes: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds smelts (thawed and pressed)
• 1 teaspoon orange rind, grated
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• Salt and pepper (to taste)

How to cook:

• Arrange smelts in greased baking dish.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Combine melted butter with orange juice and rind.
• Pour over smelts.
• Bake in 450°F oven about 10 minutes.

Notes:

The Orange Baked Smelts is a very affordable dish. Delicious, simple, and easy recipe. Can be ready in 15 minutes.

Tips:

Fresh smelts should be stored refrigerated at 32°F to 40°F (0°C to 4°C), excess liquid drained, packed into airtight containers and eaten within 3 to 4 days, or 1 to 2 days when fried.
Smelts should be frozen at 0°F (-18°C), into airtight food containers, immediately after buying bought frozen, smelts should be eaten within 4 to 6 months for maximum freshness.

This recipe for Orange Baked Smelts serves/makes: 4

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Main Ingredient: Smelt
Preparation Method: Baked