herring Recipes
12 delicious herring recipes from around the world
Herring Under Fur Coat (Selyodka Pod Shuboy)
A classic Russian layered salad featuring savory herring beneath a 'fur coat' of colorful, grated vegetables, bound together with creamy mayonnaise. This visually striking dish is a traditional centerpiece for celebrations, especially New Year's Eve.
Inlagd Sill (Swedish Pickled Herring)
A foundational Swedish delicacy, Inlagd Sill (pickled herring) is a versatile and essential component of traditional Swedish cuisine, particularly during holidays and celebrations like Midsummer. This recipe provides a basic pickling brine that can be adapted for numerous variations.
Kryddsill (Swedish Spiced Herring)
A classic Swedish appetizer featuring tender herring fillets delicately pickled in a fragrant brine with allspice and bay leaves. This dish is a staple of the traditional Swedish smörgåsbord and is best enjoyed after allowing the flavors to meld for at least 24 hours.
Matjeshering (Young Herring with Onions and Cream)
A classic Northern German dish featuring tender young herring fillets, thinly sliced onions, and a creamy apple sauce, traditionally served with boiled potatoes. This recipe is a celebration of spring and the fresh catch from the sea.
Rollmops (Pickled Herring Rolls)
Rollmops are a traditional German appetizer or snack consisting of pickled herring fillets rolled around a pickle spear, often with onion and spices. They are particularly popular as a 'hangover cure' due to the savory and tangy flavors.
Seledka Pod Shuboy (Herring Under a Fur Coat)
A classic Russian layered salad featuring savory herring beneath a 'coat' of colorful, grated root vegetables and creamy mayonnaise. It's a festive and iconic dish, especially popular for New Year's celebrations.
Selyodka pod Shuboy (Herring Under a Fur Coat)
A festive and iconic Russian layered salad, often called 'Herring Under a Fur Coat.' This dish features tender, marinated herring beneath a vibrant 'coat' of grated root vegetables and creamy mayonnaise. It's a traditional centerpiece for New Year's Eve and other celebrations.
Sillsallad (Swedish Herring Salad)
A classic Swedish Sillsallad, a vibrant and flavorful salad featuring pickled herring, tender beets, boiled potatoes, crisp apple, and a creamy dressing. Perfect as a starter or part of a festive smörgåsbord.
Śledź w Śmietanie (Herring in Sour Cream)
A classic Polish Christmas Eve (Wigilia) appetizer featuring tender salt herring fillets marinated in a creamy sour cream sauce with fresh onions and crisp apples. This dish is a staple for a reason – it's simple, refreshing, and utterly delicious.
Śledzie w Śmietanie (Herring in Sour Cream)
A classic Polish appetizer, Śledzie w Śmietanie features salt herring fillets marinated in a creamy, slightly sweet, and tangy sauce with onions and apples. It's a traditional and beloved dish, especially for Christmas Eve (Wigilia) and other celebrations.
Smörgåsbord
A traditional Swedish buffet featuring a wide array of dishes, typically served during celebrations and holidays. It's designed for guests to enjoy multiple courses and selections.
Stekt Strömming (Fried Baltic Herring)
A classic Stockholm dish of pan-fried Baltic herring, coated in rye flour and served with creamy mashed potatoes and tart lingonberries. This recipe focuses on achieving a perfectly crispy exterior and tender, flaky fish.