Fried Capelin in a Skillet
A tasty and appetizing fish snack with a crispy crust! Fried capelin in a skillet pairs perfectly with any side dish. It takes only 30 minutes to prepare, and you don’t even have to clean the fish! Serve it with any tangy sauce.
Updated : 30 October, 2025
Easy
About 10 min.
Ingredients
500 grams
Capelin
0.5 cup
Wheat flour
0.5 teaspoon
Salt
0.5 teaspoon
Dry spices
50 grams
Vegetable oil
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
It’s best to use fresh capelin, but it’s usually sold frozen. Remove the fish from the freezer in advance and let it thaw at room temperature. Then rinse it well and pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Step 2
In a small bowl, mix flour, salt, and fish seasoning (or your favorite spice mix for seafood).
Step 3
Dredge the fish in the flour mixture, coating it on all sides. Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add vegetable oil (about 3 tablespoons / 45 ml). Place the floured fish into the hot oil and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side over low heat.
Step 4
The fish cooks quickly since it’s small. It should turn a beautiful golden color.
Step 5
Transfer the cooked capelin to a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil.
Step 6
Your fried capelin is ready! It’s delicious served hot. Enjoy your meal!