Baked Herring With An Oatmeal Mushroom And Parsley

Name: Baked Herring With An Oatmeal Mushroom And Parsley Stuffing Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. oil; 1 sm onion peeled and finely minced; 3 Tbsp. oatmeal; 125 gm brown cap mushrooms roughly minced; 3 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley; 1 x juice of 1/2 lemon (approximately); 1 x salt and freshly grnd black pepper; 1 x egg yolk; 25 gm butter; 4 x herrings each about 225 to 300g cleaned (see cooks tip); 4 Tbsp. lowfat milk lemon wedges

Servings: persons

2 Tbsp. oil
1 sm onion peeled and finely minced
3 Tbsp. oatmeal
125 gm brown cap mushrooms roughly minced
3 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley
1 x juice of 1/2 lemon (approximately)
1 x salt and freshly grnd black pepper
1 x egg yolk
25 gm butter
4 x herrings each about 225 to 300g cleaned (see cooks tip)
4 Tbsp. lowfat milk lemon wedges

1
Heat the oil in a pan on the simmering plate.
2
Add in the onion cover and cook for about 5 min till softened but not coloured.
3
Add in 2 tbsp of the oatmeal and cook stirring for a further 3 to 4 min on the boiling plateuntil the oatmeal turns slightly golden brown.
4
Add in the mushrooms and cook for 2 to 3 min.
5
Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley and lemon juice to taste.
6
Season with salt and pepper.
7
Stir in the egg yolk to bind the mix together.
8
Use a little of the butter to grease an ovenproof dish.
9
Spoon the stuffing into the herring cavities.
10
Brush the herring with lowfat milk and roll in the remaining oatmeal to coat.
11
Lay the fish in the greased dish and dot with the remaining butter .
12
Bake in the roasting ovenwith the grid shelf on the second set of runners for 10 to 15 min till the oatmeal is golden and the herring flesh is just hard.
13
Serve immediately.
14
To prepare the herrings trim away the fins and tails using strong scissors.
15
Scrape off the scales from tail to head using a fish scaler or possibly back of a knife rinsing frequently Slit along the belly and remove the intestines; rinse thoroughly.
16
Carefully bone out the backbone (if time permits).
17
Variations: use the stuffing to fill mackerel instead of herring.
18
Increase the baking time by about 5 min.
19
Fresh herring are delicious panfried in oatmeal or possibly as in this recipe baked with an oatmeal stuffing.
20
Oatmeal has a perfect affinity with herring the nutty taste and texture contrasting with the oiliness of the fish.
21
Serve the herring with boiled new potatoes and a green vegetable such as broccoli or possibly courgettes.

5304

kcal

Calories

516

Fat

109

Carbs

104

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbsp. oil, 1 sm onion peeled and finely minced, 3 Tbsp. oatmeal, 125 gm brown cap mushrooms roughly minced, and more.

Yes, Baked Herring With An Oatmeal Mushroom And Parsley Stuffing Recipe falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Baked Herring With An Oatmeal Mushroom And Parsley Stuffing Recipe

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