Pan-Fried Herring Delight

A hearty, budget-friendly and incredibly tasty dish — a delight! Having cooked fried herring in a frying pan, you will be convinced that it is no worse than the fried river and sea fish we are used to. Many people will definitely like the taste of fried herring. Try it and you wonʼt regret it!
cook time: 20 min
Gavin Tanner
Pan-Fried Herring Delight

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

217
Calories
16g
Fat
9g
Carbs
10g
Protein

Ingredients (2 portions)

Basic:

Salt to taste
Wheat flour 30 g
Potato (to remove fishy odor during frying) 1 pc
Vegetable oil 50 ml
Herring (I weigh 400 grams) 1 pc

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to fry herring in a frying pan? Prepare your food. Cut off the head, fins and tail of the fish, take out the insides and carefully remove the black film inside the herring so that it does not give off bitterness. I took fresh frozen herring and cut it up while still frozen. But just before frying, it must have completely thawed, otherwise the meat will fall off the bones. For proper defrosting, see the link at the end of the recipe.

Step 2

Step 2
Remove the scales, rinse the fish under running water and cut into medium-sized pieces. I got three pieces. At this stage, you can sprinkle the fish with freshly squeezed lemon juice. I didnʼt have any lemon, so I skipped this step. In general, any sea fish goes well with lemon juice.

Step 3

Step 3
Mix flour with salt to taste. I added three pinches.

Step 4

Step 4
Salt each piece inside and roll in flour on all sides. There is no need to salt the outside of the fish, since the salt is already in the flour.

Step 5

Step 5
Heat the oil well in a frying pan — in poorly heated oil the fish will fall apart. Read about how to choose the perfect frying pan, as well as how to choose the right vegetable oil in separate articles, links at the end of the recipe. Add fish and peeled and finely chopped potatoes. The potatoes will absorb the fishy smell. This is a method I have personally tested. Fry the herring over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until a stable golden brown crust forms.

Step 6

Step 6
Remove the potatoes and turn the fish over to the other side. Reduce heat, cover the pan with a lid and simmer the fish for about 10 minutes. During this time, the herring will have time to cook well, become soft and juicy. Remove the fish from the pan and serve. Bon appetit!

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