🇱🇺 Luxembourgish Cuisine

Gebaakene Fëschtercher

Fried Small Fish

Prep Time 20 min

Servings 4

Difficulty Easy

Calories 286 kcal

Tiny river fish dredged in seasoned flour and fried until impossibly crispy, eaten whole as a beloved Luxembourgish snack.

Ingredients

1 Clean small fish, pat thoroughly dry with paper towels.
2 Mix flour with salt, pepper, and paprika in a shallow bowl.
3 Toss fish in seasoned flour, shaking off excess.
4 Heat oil in a deep skillet to 180°C (350°F).
5 Fry fish in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy. Do not overcrowd.
6 Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.

Did You Know?

Luxembourg's rivers once teemed with small fish, and frying them whole was the simplest and most delicious way to enjoy the daily catch.