Grilled Whole Herring Recipe

Name: Grilled Whole Herring
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 4 whole fish
Cuisine: Scandinavian
Ingredients: 4 whole herring, gutted and scaled; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 lemon, cut into wedges; 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

Scandinavian · Main course · 18 min total

Grilled Whole Herring recipe videos

This simple Scandinavian-style recipe highlights the natural flavor of fresh herring, grilled to perfection with a crisp skin and tender flesh.

10
min prep

8
min cook

4
servings

280
kcal/serving

Ingredients

4 whole herring, gutted and scaled
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 lemon, cut into wedges
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

Instructions

Rinse the herring under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
Brush each fish inside and out with olive oil, then season generously with salt and pepper.
Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F / 200°C).
Place the herring directly on the grill grates. Cook for 4 minutes per side, until the skin is charred and the flesh flakes easily with a fork.
Transfer to a serving platter, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top, and sprinkle with dill. Serve immediately.

Tips

To prevent sticking, make sure the grill grates are clean and well-oiled.
Herring can also be cooked in a grill pan or under a broiler.
Leftovers are delicious flaked into salads.

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