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Grilled Herring (Sill) Recipe

Scandinavian · Main course · 23 min total

A classic Scandinavian dish featuring fresh herring fillets marinated in a simple dill and lemon mixture, then grilled to perfection. Serve with boiled potatoes and a dollop of sour cream for a traditional meal.

Ingredients

• 4 fresh herring fillets (about 6 oz each)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

1. Rinse herring fillets and pat dry with paper towels.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper.
3. Place herring fillets in a shallow dish, pour the marinade over them, and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
5. Grill herring fillets skin-side down for 3-4 minutes, then flip and grill for another 2-3 minutes, until fish flakes easily with a fork.
6. Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Tips

• If using whole herring, ask your fishmonger to butterfly and debone them.
• Serve with boiled new potatoes, pickled beets, and sour cream.
• Leftover grilled herring can be flaked and used in salads.

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