Herring Appetizer
Elevate your appetizer game with this delightful Herring Appetizer, a refreshing blend of tangy pickled herring, creamy sour cream, and zesty lemon juice, perfectly balanced with the crunch of red onions and the herbal aroma of fresh dill. This no-cook recipe, ready in just 15 minutes, is garnished with briny capers and served with hearty rye bread for a satisfying texture contrast. Ideal for holiday gatherings, seafood platters, or casual snacking, this Scandinavian-inspired dish combines simplicity with sophistication. Serve it cold for a truly refreshing treat that highlights the bold flavors of the sea.
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Ingredients
- 200 grams pickled herring fillets
- 100 grams sour cream
- 1 small red onion
- 10 grams fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices rye bread (optional, for serving)
Directions
Step 1
Start by draining the pickled herring fillets and patting them dry with paper towels. Cut them into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Step 2
Finely chop the red onion and fresh dill. Reserve a small pinch of dill for garnishing later.
Step 3
In a medium mixing bowl, combine sour cream, lemon juice, chopped red onion, chopped dill, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
Step 4
Gently fold the herring pieces into the sour cream mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Step 5
Transfer the mixture to a serving dish and sprinkle capers and the reserved dill on top for garnish.
Step 6
Serve immediately with slices of rye bread on the side, or refrigerate the appetizer for up to 2 hours before serving to let the flavors meld.
Step 7
Enjoy this delicious and refreshing herring appetizer as part of a meal or as a party snack!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 572.2 grams (572.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1034 |
| Total Fat 52.60g | 67% |
| Saturated Fat 20.00g | 100% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g | |
| Cholesterol 121mg | 40% |
| Sodium 2865mg | 125% |
| Total Carbohydrate 102.70g | 37% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.10g | 36% |
| Total Sugars 35.40g | |
| Protein 41.90g | 84% |
| Vitamin D 471IU | 2353% |
| Calcium 345mg | 27% |
| Iron 7mg | 40% |
| Potassium 740mg | 16% |
Source of Calories