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Crispy Smelt with a Lemon Parsley Vinaigrette

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Crispy Smelt with Parsley Lemon Vinaigrette

Crispy Smelt with Parsley Lemon Vinaigrette

I LOVE Smelt, LOVE them. In fact I love them so much I wish that I could eat them year round.  If you’ve never tried smelt, then after you read this blog, stop by your grocery store, and get some! They are rich in omega-3 fatty acid, so not only are they delicious, but they’re great for you. Smelt are small boned fish, like anchovies, so you can eat them whole, even the head. if you’re so inclined. If you’re really lucky, like I have been thus far, you’ll find them fresh at your grocer.  I’m told that most grocers sell them frozen in bags.  Fresh is best, but these are so good that I would imagine they would still be good even after they’ve been frozen and defrosted. But if you have a choice, why not choose fresh?

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

1 pound of Smelt (cleaned)

1/2 cup of coconut flour

Sea salt and black pepper to taste

1/4-1/2 cup of coconut oil

Ingredients for Parsley Lemon Vinaigrette

1/4 cup of fresh organic flat leaf parsley finely chopped

5 tablespoons of Lemon juice

3 Tablespoons of olive oil

2 cloves of garlic grated

Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Directions: Melt the coconut oil in a cast iron skillet, and bring up to temperature. Season the smelt with sea salt and pepper:

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Dredge through the coconut flour, coating all sides of the fish with the flour:

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Carefully add the fish to the hot oil and fry until golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes:

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 Add the ingredients for the parsley lemon vinaigrette to a bowl and whisk until well combined, spoon over the fish and enjoy!

These make a great appetizer at a party, just make sure that you buy enough, because no one can eat just one of these! Like this recipe? Then you’ll love my video recipes, subscribe to my Lazy Girl Dinners Youtube channel for quick do it yourself and how to cook videos.

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D.I.Y. Herbed Feta Spread

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Creamy Herbed Feta Cheese Spread

Creamy Herbed Feta Cheese Spread

If you don’t know I’ve expanded my blog to include video blogging. I just started it so you haven’t missed much besides subscribing to my awesome channel (subscribe here) 🙂 I love feta cheese, it’s one of the few cheeses that I can eat without getting a tummy ache. However, besides that, it’s delicious, and extremely versatile, it goes well on salads, pizza, and as an accompaniment to lamb burgers. The next time you have a dinner party break this spread out with an olive tray and some good crackers, and your dinner guests will be raving about it for days!

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Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: none

total time 10 minutes

 

Ingredients:

6 ounce package of feta cheese

1/2 cup of fresh mint finely chopped

3-4 sprigs of fresh thyme leaves removed from the stems

1/4 cup of water

Directions: add the feta cheese to a blender or food processor, and pulse to break it up. Slowly add in water, add  1 tablespoons at a time, until your spread reaches desired consistency. I was happy at around 3 tablespoons of water. Transfer the creamed cheese to a bowl and add in herbs, mixing well until combined. Serve with pita bread, chips, or crackers, you really can’t go wrong with this spread. Enjoy!

 

Lime and Red Pepper Flake Chicken Wings

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Lime and Red Pepper Flake Chicken Wings

Lime and Red Pepper Flake Chicken Wings

I am not a huge sports fan, and thankfully neither is my husband! I can’t sit through games. In our house politics is what has us yelling at the television and calling the players idiots. That doesn’t mean that we don’t enjoy game day foods like chicken wings. I for one am a huge fan of spicy buffalo wings, but they aren’t huge on my husbands list of favorite things to eat. So if I want them, I have have to invent ways to indulge my craving and make them palatable for him. This recipe does just that. The tang of the lime, matched with the spice of the red pepper flake, make for a tasty and satisfying wing!

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Prep Time: 5 minute
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:
1 lb of chicken wings
1/4 of lime juice
3 cloves of garlic crushed or grated
Zest of 2 limes
1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
Sea salt to taste
2 tablespoons of olive oil

Directions: Pre-heat the oven to 425F. Pat dry your wings with a paper towel, In a bowl season the chicken with sea salt, then add the lime zest, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes and mix well. Place the chicken on a foil lined baking sheet and place in the oven, cook for 20-25 minutes, until the chicken is crisped and cooked through. Remove from the oven, sprinkle evenly with lime juice and enjoy! My ranch dip make these even more awesome than they already are, and while you’re at it try my Ranch Potatoes!