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Finnish Fried Vendace Recipe

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Hi everyone! Today, I am excited to share the Finnish Fried Vendace recipe that I discovered on a recent trip.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Finnish
Calories: 245
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs fresh vendace or any small fish
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Large bowl for dredging fish
  • Large frying pan for frying fish
  • Slotted spoon for transferring fish

Method
 

  1. Clean and gut the fish, removing the head and tail. Rinse well and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
  3. Dredge the fish in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
  4. In a large frying pan, heat enough vegetable oil to cover the bottom of the pan over medium-high heat.
  5. Working in batches, fry the fish for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried fish to a paper towel-lined plate to drain off any excess oil.
  7. Serve hot with lemon wedges.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

Make sure the fish is completely dry before dredging to prevent the coating from falling off during frying.
Fry the fish in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan and ensure even cooking.
Keep the heat consistent throughout the frying process to achieve a crispy exterior and fully cooked interior.