FRESH HERRINGS IN AMALFI LEMONS

Fresh herrings in Amalfi lemons. Amalfi lemons, thought to be the best in the world, are big and not the most attractive fruits but taste beautifully sweet. If Amalfi lemons are not available, use un-waxed lemons.

Preparation time: 30 minutes plus marinating

Serves: 4

Recipe courtesy SPSG

Ingredients

• 455g (16oz) herring fillets
• 6 lemons, preferably Amalfi or Sicilian
• sea salt and crushed black peppercorns
• 4 bay leaves
• 200ml (7 fl oz) olive oil

Method

1. Cut the fish fillets into three pieces. Arrange with the bay leaves in a single layer in a large shallow dish and squeeze the juice of 5 of the lemons over the top.  Thinly slice the remaining lemon and set aside.
2. Season then cover loosely with cling film, and allow to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours.
3. Remove the fish from the marinade and transfer to a serving dish. Pour over the olive oil and garnish with the remaining thinly sliced lemon.
4. Serve as a starter with fresh foccacia.

Traditionally known as the ‘silver darlings’, North Sea herring is one of the most sustainable types of fish around and is the only herring fishery in the north-east Atlantic that is independently certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) for the sustainable manner it is harvested. Such recognition is testament to the hard work of Scottish herring fishers in putting sustainability at the heart of their operations.

Herring is also an incredibly nutritious fish, packed full of minerals, vitamins and essential omega 3 fatty acids that are so important for heart and overall general health.

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