Scottish Oat-Crusted Fried Herring
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Total Time
23 mins
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Servings
2 people
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Calories
488 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
British
Scottish Oat-Crusted Fried Herring
Description
This recipe starts by washing and salting herring fillets, then soaking them in a mixture of smooth prepared mustard and cream or milk, which imparts tang and keeps the fish moist. The oats are broken up until part flour and part recognizable flakes, creating both binding and texture in the crust. The oiled or buttered pan is heated over medium-high to brown the oat-coated herring fillets on each side in about 2 to 3 minutes, producing a crisp, golden crust while preserving the softness of the fish inside.
The dish is traditionally served alongside beer and classic Irish or Scottish potato sides such as mashed potatoes, champ, colcannon, or simply boiled potatoes, adding hearty, mild starches that complement the crispy, flavorful fish. The oat crust distinguishes it from more common fried fish by adding subtle nuttiness and a textural contrast.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound herring fillets
- salt
- 1/2 cup mustard smooth prepared
- 1/2 cup cream or milk
- 1 1/2 cups oats
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil or butter or lard
Instructions
- Wash the herring fillets and salt them well. Mix the mustard and cream in bowl and submerge the herring in the mixture. Let this stand for at least 10 minutes, and as long as an hour.
- Put the oats in a food processor or blender and buzz until mostly broken up. You want some of the oats to be flour, and some to be still recognizable as oats. Put the oats in a large bowl.
- Heat the oil or butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Set out some paper towels nearby to allow the finished fish to drain. Dredge the herring in the oat mixture and fry until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on the paper towels.
- Serve with beer and mashed potatoes, champ, colcannon or just simple boiled potatoes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 488 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 488kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 838mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 757mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 248IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 201mg | 20% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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