Product Detail

Whole Smelt is a healthy food choice containing 1.3 grams of Omega-3 polyunsaturates per serving, potassium and a high source of calcium.

Brand Information

The World's #1 Producer of Freshwater Smelt. Our history for fishing the freshwaters of Lake Erie dates back to 1911. Today, as the principal harvester of smelt in North America, Great Lakes Food trawlers sail from Ontario fishing villages daily, May through November. At Great Lakes Food, we specialize in advanced processing of our premium - quality products, the preferred choice by consumers and the restaurant industry around the globe. Get to Know the Great Taste of Great Lakes' Food Smelt Fillets, Whole Smelt, Cleaned Smelt, Crispy Tempura Smelt

Product Detail

Whole Smelt is a healthy food choice containing 1.3 grams of Omega-3 polyunsaturates per serving, potassium and a high source of calcium.

Preparation & Usage

Best storage and quick preparation tips Keep Frozen Solid - If defrosted, use at once. Do not refreeze. To Prepare Smelt - Remove protective water glaze under cool tap water or thaw in fridge just until smelt begin to soften. Pat dry to remove excess water. Dressed Smelt - Using a thin, sharp knife or kitchen shears. Slit the belly from vent to gills. Remove viscera. Thoroughly rinse the belly cavity under cool tap water. Cleaned Smelt - Using a thin, sharp knife or kitchen shears. Remove the head just behind the gills. Slit the belly starting from the front of the fish back to the vent. Remove viscera and thoroughly rinse the belly cavity under cool tap water. Whole Smelt - Great for nutrient lovers! Defrost and simply prepare using your own favorite recipe or ours below. Smelt Fillets - For a special treat, follow these two simple steps after cleaning. Without cutting through the back, make a small slit along the backbone. Lay out flat. Carefully pull the backbone tail to the front of fish and remove.

Features

Fresh Caught

Fresh Taste

One All-Natural Ingredient

No Additives or Preservatives

Uncooked

Quick-prep recipe ideas on back

Responsibly Wild Caught