Canterbury Whitebait Fritters

Ingredients

• •Whitebait
• •Egg
• •Flour
• •Butter
• •Salt
• •Lemon
• •Parsley

Steps

1. 1Rinse the whitebait gently in cold water and drain them well in a colander, taking care not to break the delicate little fish apart.
2. 2Beat eggs in a large bowl until well combined, then season lightly with salt.
3. 3Fold the whitebait directly into the beaten egg, along with a small amount of flour, just enough to lightly bind the mixture without turning it into a thick batter.
4. 4Stir in a little chopped parsley for freshness.
5. 5Heat butter in a wide frying pan over medium heat until it foams and turns lightly golden.
6. 6Spoon portions of the whitebait mixture into the pan, flattening each into a small round patty.
7. 7Fry the fritters for about two minutes per side, until the edges turn golden and slightly crisp while the center stays tender.
8. 8Transfer the cooked fritters to a plate lined with paper towel to drain briefly.
9. 9Serve the fritters warm with a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice over the top.