Herrings in Oatmeal

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Preparation info
  • Makes

    4

    Portions
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Gary Maclean's Scottish Kitchen: Timeless traditional and contemporary recipes

By Gary Maclean

Published 2022

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Herring is considered a delicacy in Europe, but in Scotland we hardly ever use it. It’s a pity, because it’s a fantastic fish full of flavour, and it’s healthy. Similar to sardines, herring is abundant in the North Sea, especially off the coasts of Shetland.

This recipe is really simple, and it’s the first one I think of when I want to have herring. I am a fan of letting the professionals do what they do best – that’s why I always suggest that you let your fishmonger do the hard wor