What Are Herring fillets and How Can I Use Them?

Herring fillets rewards a little know-how: how to choose them, cook them, store them, and substitute in a pinch. Browse 5 recipes to cook with them.

Recipes using herring fillets

There are 5 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Potted Herrings in Guiness

Potted herrings in Guinness bake rolled herring fillets in a stout-and-vinegar bath with onion, bay, cloves, and peppercorns. Classic Irish preserved fish, served cold.

Creamy Herring Salad

Creamy herring salad layers marinated herring with sliced apple, onion, and a sour cream-yogurt dressing. German-style smorgasbord classic that marinates for 5 hours and finishes with fresh dill.

Herring Salad with Sour Cream Sauce

German herring salad layered with tart apples and onions in a tangy sour cream and yogurt sauce, marinated 5 hours and topped with fresh dill. A classic Northern European cold fish salad.

Easy Pickled Herring

Transform herring fillets into tender, tangy pickled bites with this simple two-day marinade. A classic Polish holiday tradition that takes minutes of hands-on work.

Herring & Potato Casserole

Swedish herring and potato casserole layered with sauteed onions, dotted with butter, and baked in cream until golden and tender. A traditional Scandinavian comfort dish.

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