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Smelts, Bay Shore

Place twelve very fresh, good-sized smelts on a plate. Season with half a teaspoon salt, half teaspoon curry powder, two saltspoons paprika and one tablespoon melted butter. Repeatedly turn the smelts in the seasoning, then lightly roll them in a little grated Parmesan cheese, place them in a frying basket and fry in boiling fat for eight minutes. Remove, drain thoroughly on a cloth, dress on a dish with a folded napkin, decorate with six quarters of lemon and a little parsley greens and serve.