Devilled Herrings with Green Sauce

Crispy deep-fried herring fillets seasoned with mustard and cayenne, served with a vibrant, fresh garden herb dipping sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 635.6 kcals 2542.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 18.9 grams 75.4 grams
Fat 49.1 grams 196.2 grams
Protein 29.7 grams 118.8 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
0.5
tsp
CondimentsSauces
1
tbsp
Capers
small, drained
Dairy
2
piece
Egg Yolks
large, free-range
Fruits
1
tsp
Lemon Juice
freshly squeezed
0.5
piece
Lemon
cut into wedges for serving
GrainsCereals
6
tbsp
3
tbsp
NutsSeeds
0.5
tsp
Sea Salt
flaked, plus extra to season
1
to taste
Black Pepper
freshly ground
0.5
clove
Garlic
small
15
g
Parsley
fresh
15
g
Basil
fresh alternative to sorrel
10
g
Mint
fresh
10
g
Tarragon
fresh
1
tsp
OilsFats
750
ml
Sunflower Oil
for deep-fat frying
Seafood
600
g
Herring
fillets, roughly 6 fish
Vegetables
1
piece
Shallot
small, peeled and quartered
15
g
Sorrel
fresh

Steps

  • Combine egg yolks, vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper in a small food processor.
  • Pulse until combined, then gradually pour in 150ml of oil while blending until thick.
  • Add shallot, garlic, capers, herbs, and lemon juice then blend until finely chopped.
  • Add 15ml of cold water and blend briefly until the sauce reach a spoonable consistency.
  • Divide the sauce into four ramekins and set aside.
  • Cut herring fillets in half lengthways and remove any pin-bones from the flesh.
  • Slice each fillet into diagonal pieces, rinse under cold water, and drain well.
  • Heat 750ml of oil in a saucepan to 180°C.
  • Mix flour, semolina, mustard powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  • Dredge damp fish pieces in the seasoned flour and shake off any excess.
  • Fry fish in batches for 3 minutes until golden-brown and crisp.
  • Drain fried fish on kitchen paper and serve hot with the green sauce and lemon wedges.