4 herrings, cleaned and boned with heads
and tails removed
salt and pepper
3 oz fine or medium oatmeal
freshly grated nutmeg
2 oz butter
chopped fresh parsley and lemon wedges, to
serve
Method :
Season the herrings generously
with salt and pepper.
Mix the oatmeal with the nutmeg
and turn the herrings in the mixture, pressing well until they are
coated.
Melt the butter in a frying pan,
add the fish and cook over moderate heat for about 5-7 minutes on
each side, until crisp and cooked through.
Remove the fish with a fish slice,
drain and serve immediately, sprinkled with the parsley and
accompanied by the lemon wedges.
Serve with crusty bread and a
mixed salad.
Serves 4
Herrings taste good served with an anchovy
sauce. Make up a 10 fl oz quantity of white sauce, then add 2 tsp
anchovy essence and a squeeze of lemon juice. Season with pepper.
The fish may be cooked under a medium
grill, if preferred.