Appetizer
Crispy Smelt with Romesco, Charred Lemon & Hazelnut Crumb
Small whole smelt dredged in seasoned flour, fried until crackling and golden, their flesh impossibly tender and flaky. Served over a silky Spanish romesco (roasted red peppers, hazelnuts, garlic, smoked paprika), garnished with charred lemon, fresh parsley, and a scattering of toasted hazelnut breadcrumbs. A stunning, technique-forward appetizer that looks like restaurant craft but is entirely doable at home.
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