Besides salmon, mackerel, milkfish, hairtail ribbon fish, this high calcium smelt fish (oven-roast or pan-fried) can also be protein entree to these protein bowl meals.
Oven-roast or pan-fried, these smelt fish (also known as capelin or Japanese masagos) are deliciously crispy and makes protein bowls such a healthy delight to enjoy.
If you are not a fan of fish, you can opt for other seafood option or stick with chicken.
The Pan-Fried Capelin Fish (part of Smelt fish family) were a real tasty treat but this Oven-Grilled/ Roasted Capelin/ Smelt Fish are even better, as they are equally delicious yet easier to execute.
Shishamo (Smelt Fish with Roe), a Japanese delicacy usually grilled or fried whole, when served in Japanese restaurants. This delicacy can be quite addictive if you enjoy fish roe. If you are not the diner who easily gets squeamish over fish head, and fuss about fish bones (in this case, smelt bones are very soft and not prickly) - you will find that it is super easy to enjoy this fish - deep-fried, pan-fried, oven-grilled or oven-roasted.
I pan-fried these smelt fish like how I have done it for sardines (recipe: Pan-Fried Sardines) and yellow croaker fish (recipe: Pan-Fried Yellow Croaker). Pan-Fried Smelt Fish is so delicious that no bones will be left. Good news! No food wastage. Better news! Great source of calcium.
