ESCABECHE WITH HERRING

Escabeche with herring. Escabeche is a Spanish method of marinating fried fish that is excellent for fresh herring. Served with seasonal vegetables and fresh herbs, this is a fantastic culinary experience.

Recipe courtesy Seafood from Norway

Prep and cooking time: 50-60 minutes

Serves: 4

Skill level: Medium

Ingredients

8pcs herring fillet
4tbsp flour
8tsp olive oil

Marinade

4 shallots
1 clove of garlic
2 carrots
1/4 tsp saffron
2 bay leaves
2 tbsp sherry vinegar
4 tbsp water
1 tbsp  chopped coriander leaves
Salt and pepper

Method

• Season the herring fillets with salt and pepper.
• Dip the skin side in wheat flour and pan-fry skin side down in oil on a hot pan for approx. 1 minute.
• Set the herring aside in a bowl or a dish with high edges.

Marinade

• Cut shallot, garlic and carrot into thin slices.
• Pan-fry the vegetables with saffron and bay leaf in oil until golden.
• Add sherry vinegar and water, and season to taste. Pour the brine over the herring and set aside to cool.

Serve the herring with the vegetables from the brine and sprinkle with fresh coriander.

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