Fried Herring (Stekt Strömming)

🛒 Ingredients

• Fresh herring fillets 160 g · 158 kcal
• Wheat flour 20 g · 72 kcal
• Butter 20 g · 142 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Rinse the herring fillets and pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels. Season both sides with salt (2g) and freshly ground black pepper.
2. Dredge each herring fillet in wheat flour, ensuring it is lightly and evenly coated. Shake off any excess flour.
3. Heat butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until it melts and begins to foam. The foaming indicates the butter is hot enough for frying.
4. Carefully place the floured herring fillets into the hot pan, taking care not to overcrowd it. Fry for 2-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
5. Remove the fried herring from the pan and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess fat. Serve immediately with traditional sides like mashed potatoes, lingonberry jam, and pickled cucumbers.