The oven-baked gratinated herring fillets are light and delicious. A fish main course, very easy and quick to prepare, to be enjoyed at any time of the year. Herring is a fish rich in omega-3 perfect for cardiovascular well-being. Great to consume in different ways, as in this recipe. In this case, I chose to use fresh herring, already cleaned, lightly oiled and breaded, simply flavored with fresh parsley, salt, and pepper, then baked.
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 1/2 people
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Fish
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 9 oz herring (fillets, already cleaned, fresh)
- as needed bread crumbs
- as needed extra virgin olive oil
- as needed parsley
- as needed fine salt
- as needed black pepper
Tools
- Food scale
- Knife
- Paper towel
- Bowl
- Parchment paper
- Baking tray
- Oven
Steps
To prepare the oven-baked gratinated herring fillets…
Take the already cleaned herring fillets, remove any bones and scales by running the back of a knife over the outer side of the fillets. Rinse them under cold running water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
Place the fillets in a bowl, coat them with extra virgin olive oil on both sides, add the bread crumbs and cover them well by pressing lightly. Then season them with freshly chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
Place the breaded fillets on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake them in a preheated oven at 356°F (180°C). Cook them in ventilated mode for 15 minutes. Serve them hot.
Storage
Once cooked, they can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 or 3 days in an airtight container.
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Variations
Similarly, you can cook fresh anchovies or fresh sardines. If you prefer to use frozen fish, you will need to thaw it first.
