Fried Smelts with Shallots

Ingredients

• • 1 lb (450 g) smelts, heads removed and eviscerated
  • 1/3 cup (50 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (40 g) fine cornmeal (No. 400)
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 large shallot, thinly sliced into rounds
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • Lime wedges, for serving