Pan-Fried Capelin with Onions

Simple, budget-friendly, quick, and the most delicious! Fried capelin is a popular dish; this fish has always been accessible and inexpensive. However, when fried, capelin gives off a specific smell, which is why many people refuse to cook it. If you properly prepare the fish, this can be avoided.
cook time: 40 min
Maya Lindell
Pan-Fried Capelin with Onions

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

138
Calories
11g
Fat
3g
Carbs
8g
Protein

Ingredients (2 portions)

Basic:

Salt to taste
Ground black pepper to taste
Lemon juice 2 tbsp
Bulb onions 1 pc
Vegetable oil 2 tbsp
Dill 10 g
capelin 300 g

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to fry capelin in a frying pan? Prepare your ingredients. Thaw the fish if it was frozen. It is better to do this naturally, at room temperature. Or by transferring the fish from the freezer to the bottom shelf of the refrigerator.

Step 2

Step 2
If you don’t have time at all, then fry the capelin without gutting it. However, cleaned fish will turn out much tastier.

Step 3

Step 3
Cut the belly of the fish, remove the entrails and black film from the walls, and cut off the head. Rinse the carcasses thoroughly under running water.

Step 4

Step 4
Place the capelin on a plate, sprinkle it with lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste, sprinkle with chopped fresh dill. This marinade will be enough to get rid of the specific fishy smell. Or you can simply put chopped onions on the fish; they are also an absorber of various odors. Leave the capelin in this form for 20 minutes. In the meantime, peel and cut the onion into rings or halves of rings.

Step 5

Step 5
Pour vegetable oil into the frying pan and turn on medium heat. Place the prepared fish and onions on the heated oil. To make the capelin juicy and tender, just fry it for 3 minutes on each side. If you want the capelin to have a golden brown crust, then increase the frying time to 5-6 minutes.

Step 6

Step 6
The dish is ready. Serve the fried capelin hot to the table, optionally with a side dish, fresh vegetables or simply with bread. Bon appetit!

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