Smelt with capers and cherry tomatoes

4 servings

20 minutes

Smelt with capers and cherry tomatoes is an elegant dish of European cuisine that combines the delicate taste of fish with the spiciness of pickled capers and the sweetness of tomatoes. The origins of this recipe trace back to the gastronomic tradition of the Mediterranean, where fresh fish is often baked with aromatic ingredients. As a result of baking, smelt acquires a soft texture, while olive oil and sour cream add tenderness to the dish. Serving it on whole grain crackers makes it ideal for a light dinner or an exquisite buffet. The harmonious combination of fresh herbs, a slight acidity from wine vinegar, and the rich flavor of capers makes this dish truly memorable.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 340.5
• Proteins: 23.6g
• Fats: 19.5g
• Carbohydrates: 17.5g

Ingredients

• Smelt: 500 g
• Cherry tomatoes: 10 pc
• Green: 1 bunch
• Ground black pepper: pinch
• Pickled capers: 10 pc
• Sour cream 10%: 5 tbsp
• Whole grain bread: 10 pc
• Olive oil: 2 tbsp
• White wine vinegar: 1 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Clean the fish and place it in a baking dish. Sprinkle with herbs and pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Smelt: 500 g
   • Green: 1 bunch
   • Ground black pepper:  pinch

2. Slice cherry tomatoes and place them on the smelt. Add capers. Drizzle everything with olive oil and sour cream.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cherry tomatoes: 10 pieces
   • Pickled capers: 10 pieces
   • Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
   • Sour cream 10%: 5 tablespoon

3. Place in the oven for baking for 20 minutes.

4. Place the cooked fish on whole grain crackers. Add sour cream and herbs.

   Required ingredients:

   • Whole grain bread: 10 pieces
   • Sour cream 10%: 5 tablespoon
   • Green: 1 bunch