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Smoked Herring Fillets

Cultural Context

Smoked herring is a beloved dish in Jamaica, often enjoyed as a flavorful addition to breakfast or served with rice and peas. Traditionally, the smoking process enhances the fish's flavor while preserving it, making it a staple in coastal communities. Today, variations exist globally, with smoked herring appearing in various cuisines, often paired with different spices and cooking methods.

JamaicanJMmain
120 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb smoked herring fillets in oil
1 lemon, juiced
2 cups tomatoes, diced
1 cup purple onion, diced
1 cup yellow bell peppers, diced
1 cup white onions, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons avocado oil
1 tablespoon bullion powder
2 tablespoons complete seasoning
1 teaspoon hot pepper flakes

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

herring fillets

🥗Healthier: mackerel fillets

💰Cheaper: sardines

Mackerel is a healthier option rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

smoking wood chips

💰Cheaper: aluminum foil

Aluminum foil can be used for a makeshift smoking method.

salt

black pepper

paprika

1

Squeeze lemon juice over the smoked herring fillets.

2

Prepare the aromatics: tomatoes, purple onion, yellow bell peppers, white onions, and garlic.

3

In a 12-inch skillet, add 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of avocado oil.

4

Heat the skillet until the oil is hot and making sounds.

5

Add the prepared aromatics to the skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes.

6

Season the aromatics with 1 teaspoon of bullion powder, 1 teaspoon of complete seasoning, and 0.5 teaspoon of hot pepper flakes.

7

Continue to cook until the aromatics soften and release their water, allowing them to dry down slightly.

8

Once the aromatics are soft and pulling away from the pan, add the smoked herring fillets to the skillet.

9

Break up the herring fillets slightly to absorb the flavors of the aromatics and veggies.

10

Reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet to let it simmer and combine the flavors.

Cooking Techniques

smoking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlmeasuring spoonsknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fish

Also Known As

Smoked HerringHerring Fillets

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