Herring in Oats with Potato Salad

Scottish oat-coated herring fillets served with a warm salad of new potatoes, kale, and cucumber in a zesty dressing.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 705.4 kcals 1410.8 kcals
Carbohydrates 27.3 grams 54.6 grams
Fat 49.1 grams 98.2 grams
Protein 39.2 grams 78.4 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
30
g
Fruits
1
squeeze
1
piece
Lemon
Wedges for serving
GrainsCereals
80
g
Oatmeal
Medium grade
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
To taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
30
ml
Rapeseed Oil
Cold-pressed
1
splash
Seafood
6
piece
Herring Fillets
Scales and central line of bones removed
Vegetables
200
g
50
g
Kale
Very coarsely chopped
0.25
piece
Cucumber
Halved lengthways, seeds removed, thickly sliced
1
piece
Spring Onion
Trimmed and sliced

Steps

  • Boil new potatoes in salted water for 12 minutes until tender.
  • Add kale and cucumber to the potatoes for the final 3 minutes of cooking.
  • Drain the vegetables well and set them aside.
  • Whisk vinegar, rapeseed oil, and lemon juice in a jug and season with salt and pepper.
  • Season oatmeal with salt and pepper on a plate.
  • Brush herring fillets with mustard and coat thoroughly in the seasoned oatmeal.
  • Heat butter and a splash of oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  • Fry fillets skin-side up for 2 minutes, then flip and fry for another 2 minutes until golden-brown.
  • Drain the cooked herring fillets on kitchen paper.
  • Toss potatoes, kale, cucumber, and spring onions with the dressing.
  • Serve the herring alongside the potato salad with lemon wedges.