Stekt Strömming (fried herring)

Name: Stekt Strömming (fried herring)
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Scandinavian
Ingredients: 800g Baltic Herring Fillet, skinned and pin bones removed; 60g Fine Rye Flour, for dredging; 1 tsp Fine Salt; 1/2 tsp Ground White Pepper; 50g Butter, for frying; 1 tbsp Neutral Oil, to keep butter from burning; 800g Waxy Potatoes, boiled; 150g Lingonberry Jam

Stekt Strömming is a classic Scandinavian comfort dish—crispy, golden herring fillets dusted in rye flour and pan-fried until irresistibly crunchy, served with buttery waxy potatoes and bright lingonberry jam. The rye coating gives a nutty, rustic flavor that pairs perfectly with the sweet-tart jam and a generous pat of butter. It's simple, fresh, and deeply satisfying—perfect for a cozy weeknight or a traditional smörgåsbord.

Stekt Strömming is a classic Scandinavian comfort dish—crispy, golden herring fillets dusted in rye flour and pan-fried until irre... Show more

Traditional Scandinavian Recipe

Health Grade

A+ · Excellent

Time

25 min

Price

1,02 €

Calories

702 kcal

healthy

nutritious

easy

high protein

Method

Boil potatoes

Rinse the Waxy Potatoes and put them in a pot. Cover with cold water, bring to a boil, then simmer until the potatoes are just tender when pierced with a knife, 15 minutes. Drain them well and keep them covered so they stay hot.

Season and dredge

Pat the Baltic Herring Fillet dry with paper towels. Season both sides with the Fine Salt and Ground White Pepper, then turn the fillets in the Fine Rye Flour until lightly coated. Shake off the excess so the crust fries crisp instead of clumpy.

Heat the pan

Set a large skillet over medium heat and melt the Butter with the Neutral Oil. Let the fat get hot and foamy, but do not let the butter brown.

Fry the herring

Lay the fillets in the skillet in a single layer. Fry until the underside is deep golden and crisp, 2 minutes, then flip and cook the second side until the fish is just opaque and flakes easily, 2 minutes more. Cook in batches if needed and keep the pan from crowding.

Assemble and serve

Divide the potatoes among warm plates, add the fried herring, and spoon the Lingonberry Jam alongside. Serve at once while the fish is crisp and the potatoes are hot.