Skip to main content

Curried Herring

4.1

(4)

Herring is an essential part of Scandinavian cuisine and always has a place in the breakfast smorgasbord, along with other kinds of salted and pickled fish, breads, pastries, cheeses, cereals, eggs, and potatoes. (We admit that herring for breakfast may seem a little unusual to some people. But try it on a thick slice of buttered rye—you'll be quickly converted.)

Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 20 min

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

2 (8-oz) jars herring "party snacks" in white wine sauce, rinsed, drained, and patted dry
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sour cream
1 1/2 tablespoons coarse-grained mustard
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon sugar
Accompaniment: rye bread and butter

Preparation

  1. Remove and discard skin and dark flesh from herring. Cut herring into 1/4-inch pieces. Whisk together remaining ingredients and stir in herring. Season with salt and pepper.

Read More
Like lemony baked salmon and strawberry shortcake roll.
Like spicy carrot rigatoni and weeknight-fancy ravioli with peas.
Keep this easy frittata recipe on hand for quick breakfasts, impressive brunches, and fridge clean-out meals.
Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.
Like lemony risotto and tandoori-style cauliflower.
Crispy, Parmesan-crusted cutlets make this spring dish sing.
A flurry of fresh tarragon makes this speedy weeknight dish of seared cod and luscious, sun-colored pan sauce feel restaurant worthy.
Caramelized onions, melty Gruyère, and a deeply savory broth deliver the kind of comfort that doesn’t need improving.