Cook a lot of little fish (3)
I believe the answer is:
fry
This clue could be a double definition.
'cook a lot' is the first definition.
'fry' can be an answer for 'cook' (frying is a type of cooking). I'm unsure of the 'a lot' bit.
'little fish' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'of' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for fry that I've seen before include "Young fish, especially when newly hatched" , "Newly-hatched fishes for the pan?" , "Newly-hatched fish" , "Cook in hot fat" , "Cook in oil" .)