Herring in Oatmeal
Fresh herring fillets coated in oatmeal and fried until crisp. A traditional Scottish breakfast.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Serves
- 2
- Level
- Easy
Oatmeal gives the fish a crunchy, nutty coating. Herring is rich in healthy oils and very quick to cook.
Serve with a squeeze of lemon, grilled tomatoes or a poached egg.
Herring in Oatmeal
20 min total · approx. 420 kcal per serving
Ingredients
Method
- Mix the oatmeal and flour with some salt and pepper.
- Dip the fillets in the egg, then press into the oatmeal to coat.
- Heat the butter and oil in a frying pan and cook for 3 minutes each side until golden and crisp.
- Serve at once with lemon.
Calories are an estimate per serving. Diet tags are a guide only: always check ingredient labels for allergens, and see our food safety note.