Creamy Herring in Sour Cream
Polish-style herring swimming in tangy sour cream with caramelized onion and fresh dill. Ready in 15 minutes, straight from the jar to the table.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 310
- Protein
- 18g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Slice the onion into thin half-moons. Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook onion, stirring occasionally, until golden and soft, about 8 minutes.
Step 2
Drain the herring and cut each fillet into 1-inch pieces. Slice the apple into thin matchsticks.
Step 3
Add sour cream and 2 tbsp water to the skillet with the onion, stirring until smooth and warm, about 1 minute.
Step 4
Remove from heat. Fold in the herring pieces, apple, and fresh dill. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
Step 5
Serve warm or at room temperature with crusty rye bread or boiled potatoes on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- cutting board
- knife
- spoon
- bowl or serving dish
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