American Smelts are a small (8-12 inches) silverfish with a notable smell and taste of a fresh cucumber. This herring-like fish is typically eaten and prepared whole, and takes well to baking, broiling, and frying methods.
Often I'll talk with my account manager at Sam Rust and they'll come up with a product that I didn't know about or you don't see in the market - which helps keep my menu exciting.
Steve Gellas Head Chef - Off The Hook