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Paprika Herring

Herring is healthy and delicious, with long-standing traditions in the Norwegian diet. Many are familiar with traditional flavor variants, but here is a recipe where paprika becomes a delightful companion to the herring. Perhaps a new favorite for the family this Christmas? All our recipes are sourced from godfisk.no

Photo: Bent Raanes and Sarah Cameron Sørensen

  • Preparation Time: 40 min
  • Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

Vinegar brine

Method

  • Taste the herring fillets and soak them in water or milk for a couple of hours if they are too salty.
  • Cut the herring fillets and paprika into pieces, and the onion into thin slices.
  • Bring water, sugar, paprika powder, and pepper to a boil for the vinegar brine, then cool and add vinegar.
  • Layer the herring, paprika, and onion in a jar or a glass container.
  • Pour the brine over and cover with a lid.
  • The herring should marinate for a day in the refrigerator before serving.
  • The herring keeps in the refrigerator for about 2 weeks.

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