Baked Herring

Method

• Step-by-step Method for Baked Herring
• Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
• Rinse the herring fillets gently under cold water; pat dry with paper towels.
• Peel and finely slice the onion.
• Peel and finely mince the garlic.
• Melt butter in a small pan over low heat.
• Sauté the sliced onion and minced garlic in the melted butter until soft and translucent; set aside.
• Squeeze lemon juice and set aside.
• Mix salt, pepper, paprika, and a pinch of cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
• Arrange the herring fillets skin side down in a lightly buttered baking dish.
• Scatter the sautéed onion and garlic mixture evenly over the fillets.
• Drizzle the reserved lemon juice over the herring.
• Season the fillets and vegetables evenly with the prepared spice mix.
• Sprinkle breadcrumbs lightly over the top of each fillet.
• Dot small pieces of remaining butter over the breadcrumb topping.
• Place the baking dish in the preheated oven.
• Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the herring is opaque and the topping is golden brown.
• Remove the dish from the oven and let rest for 2 minutes.
• For plating, use a spatula to carefully lift each herring fillet onto individual plates.
• Garnish with a wedge of lemon and a sprinkle of fresh herbs (optional, not counted in nutritional data).
• Serve immediately, pairing with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.