Herring Recipe
Marinated herring served with onions and sour cream.
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Ingredients
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Herring
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Herring
If using fresh herring fillets, rinse them under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel. If using pickled herring, drain excess liquid and set aside.
- 2
Slice the Onion
Thinly slice the onion and set aside.
- 3
Mix the Sour Cream
In a bowl, mix the sour cream with a pinch of salt, black pepper, and lemon zest from the lemon. Stir until well combined.
Assembly
- 4
Layer the Ingredients
On a serving platter, arrange the herring fillets in a single layer. Top with the sliced onions evenly over the herring.
- 5
Add Sour Cream
Spoon the seasoned sour cream mixture generously over the herring and onions.
- 6
Garnish
Sprinkle the chopped fresh dill over the top for garnish. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.