Marides Marinates

Ingredients

2 smelts
1 lemon
1 flour for dredging oil for frying
1/2 c dry wine
1/4 c wine vinegar
2 tb parsley
1 tb thyme
1 ts oregano
1/2 ts dry mustard
1 tb water
2 tb olive oil

Instructions

Salt & freshly ground pepper Sprinkle each smelt with lemon juice, roll in flour, and fry in hot oil about a half-inch deep. Drain on absorbent paper. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan combine the wine, vinegar, parsley, thyme or oregano, diluted mustard, oil, salt, and pepper. Simmer 8 minutes, then add the smelts. Bring to a boil and remove from the heat. Cool, then chill before serving. Serve cold. Note: The smelts will keep several days in the refrigerator. Sliced garlic, shallot, or onion may also be added to the marinade.