Crispy Breaded Herring with Anchovy & Lemon Dressing

Crispy Breaded Herring with Anchovy & Lemon Dressing

Crispy Breaded Herring with Anchovy & Lemon Dressing

By: Herd Market

This crispy breaded herring recipe is simple, affordable, and full of flavour. It’s made with just a handful of ingredients but delivers a big punch thanks to the rich, bold herring and a buttery anchovy dressing. Serve one herring per person as a starter or two for a light but delicious main. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or when you want to impress without the hassle.

You’ll need: 

  • 2 butterflied herring
  • Salt
  • Flour (seasoned)
  • 1 egg, whisked
  • 150g breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley
  • Olive oil
  • 75g butter
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 2 anchovy fillets
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • Lemon wedge to serve
Time 20 minutes h
Serves 2 people
Difficulty Novice
Novice
20 minutes min
2
Tags
british food comfort food date night dinner easy Seafood
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Directions
1.

Season the herring fillets generously with salt. Set up a breading station with seasoned flour, whisked egg, and breadcrumbs mixed with parsley and a pinch of salt. Dredge the fish on the flesh side only, coating first in flour, then egg, and finally the breadcrumbs.

2.

Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a pan over high heat. Place the fish breadcrumb-side down and fry for 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy. Flip and cook skin-side down for just 10-15 seconds to seal. Remove from the pan and set aside.

3.

Lower the heat to a gentle simmer. Add the butter, lemon juice, vinegar, anchovies, and garlic to the pan. Stir until the butter melts and the anchovies dissolve, creating a rich, savoury dressing.

4.

Plate the crispy herring with a peppery green salad and a lemon wedge. Drizzle the warm anchovy butter dressing over the fish. Enjoy!

Tags
british food comfort food date night dinner easy Seafood