Best Spiced Marinated Herring With Red Onion Recipes

Easy Marinated Herring image

Provided by Lynne Webb

Categories Seafood

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 jar (8-ounce herring)
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon aquavit (see recipe notes)
6 allspice berries (see recipe notes)
3 juniper berries (see recipe notes)
1/2 medium red onion (sliced paper thin)
2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)

Steps:

In a glass measure, combine the vinegar and sugar until the sugar is completely dissolved. Add the aquavit, allspice and juniper berries.
Drain the jarred herring in a colander and rinse in cold water. Remove the herring pieces, pat dry with paper towels and cut into uniform bite-sized pieces. Place half of the herring in a single layer in a glass bowl. Top with half of the onions and dill, repeat with the remaining ingredients and pour the marinade over the fish.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 to 6 hours. To serve, drain the excess liquid and discard the berries. Garnish with additional fresh dill if desired.

SPICED MARINATED HERRING WITH RED ONION image

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup distilled white vinegar
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
12 whole cloves, coarsely crushed
2 bay leaves
1 tsp whole black peppercorns
2 12-oz jars wine snack herring fillets such Lasco drained
1 lg red onion thinly sliced
chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Steps:

Combine first 6 ingredients in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Remove marinade from heat; cool completely. Alternate layers of herring and onion slices in medium bowl. Pour marinade over. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 day and up to 1 week. Sprinkle chopped parsley over top if desired and serve.

Matjes Herring with Red Onion and Dill image

Yield Makes 10 to 12 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 pickled matjes herring fillets (about 1 1/2 pounds)
2 medium red onions, chopped fine
1 cup finely chopped fresh dill sprigs
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup vegetable oil
Accompaniment: boiled small potatoes (preferably new)

Steps:

Rinse herring under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Cut fillets crosswise into 3/4-inch pieces.
In a 1-quart glass or ceramic crock or bowl arrange some herring in one layer. Top herring with a layer of some onions and sprinkle with some dill. Layer remaining herring, onions, and dill in same manner.
In a small bowl whisk together vinegar, pepper, and salt to taste and add oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified. Pour dressing over herring mixture. Chill herring mixture, covered, stirring occasionally, at least 8 hours and up to 2 days.
Serve herring with potatoes.