Fried Whitebait with Cumin Salt & Smoky Mayonnaise Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 lime, finely grated rind only
• 1 tbsp smoked sea salt, plus extra for seasoning (see note)
• For deep-frying: sunflower oil
• 300 gm small whitebait
• 75 gm plain flour (½ cup)
• To serve: lime wedges
• Smoky mayonnaise
• 150 ml olive oil
• 50 ml extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 egg yolks
• ½ tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 small clove of garlic, finely chopped
• ½ tsp smoked paprika