Pescaito Frito

Pescaito Frito is a traditional Spanish dish consisting of fried small fish, typically served as a tapa or appetizer.

Ingredients - Serves 4

Clean the small fish by removing the heads, guts, and scales. Rinse them under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, salt, and paprika.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or pot over medium-high heat.
Dredge the small fish in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
Carefully place the fish in the hot oil, frying in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Fry the fish for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Remove the fried fish from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Serve the Pescaito Frito hot, accompanied by lemon wedges for squeezing over the fish.