What are smelts found on fish counters?

Answer 1

They are a small sea fish related to salmon !!

Answer 2

Smelt are a type of small fish... Actually, quite good especially fried.

Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Osmeriformes
Family: Osmeridae

FRIED SMELT (Source: Link below)
This has got to be a favorite of everyone in my family. It’s simple yet incredibly delicious. It’s definitely a great introduction for kids to seafood as it often starts eating contests as all the children in my family start stuffing their faces. Problem is when the adults get involved. This recipe can also be found in our book Feast of the Seven Fishes.

You will need:
2-3 pounds of smelt
Flour
Red pepper flakes
Salt
Pepper
Olive oil

We usually buy the fish with the heads already removed. Wash them and pat dry. Place a cup or so of flour along with some salt and pepper for taste into the paper bag. Now here comes a fork in the road: in my family, we would throw the smelt in the bag and shake them up until they were covered in flour; my wife prefers dipping the fish in a batter of milk and egg prio to mixing with the flour-your choice. Take a cast iron skillet and add olive oil, along with some garlic and red pepper flakes adding to your taste. (We use a cast iron skillet, but can be replaced with frying pan or deep fryer.)

Add the fish to the heated oil and cook until browned on each side. They cook quickly. When finished, drain the oil and place the fish on a paper towel on whatever serving platter you choose (catch the excess oil). Then eat 'em whole! If you like fish, you'll love smelt.

Answer 3

Smelts are small silvery fish. They are found in lakes and fresh waters. They are fried and eaten whole.

Answer 4

They are very cheap and tasty if you smother them on breadcrumbs and deep fry.