Spiced Herring with Garlic and Thyme

Rømmesild is one of the classic herring varieties. Here, we provide a simple recipe for a slightly different version based on herring in glass jars. All our recipes are sourced fromgodfisk.no

Photo: Esten Borgos

Preparation Time: 40 min
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

Servings

2 jar pickled herring
4 clove garlic
1 pcs Red onion
2 dl sour cream
1 pcs lemon
0.5 tsp salt
2 tsp sugar
0.25 tsp pepper
1 tsp thyme, fresh

Method

Finely chop garlic and red onion. Mix crème fraîche with lemon juice, salt, sugar, and pepper.
Add the garlic, red onion, and thyme, and season with additional sugar and possibly salt or pepper.
Drain the herring fillets and gently mix the pieces with the new sauce.
Transfer everything to a jar or container and seal with a lid.
The herring should marinate for a day in the refrigerator before serving.
The herring is keeps well in the refrigerator for about 1 week.

Tip:If you want to make everything from scratch, you can replace jarred pickled herring with fresh pickled herring fillets and prepare an vinegar brine.