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Creamed herring on a white plate with side of German fried potatoes.

Creamed Herring - Matjes Herring in Cream Sauce

Angela Schofield
Matjes Herring in Cream Sauce is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for the warmer months.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Entrees, Snacks
Cuisine German
Servings 6 portions
Calories 837 kcal

Ingredients

  • 10 matjes herring filets
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 14 oz. bread and butter pickles
  • 1 large apple
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 tbsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. pepper
  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • ½ bunch dill

Instructions
 

  • Mix sour cream and heavy whipping cream in a bowl.
  • Add salt, pepper, sugar and lemon juice and stir well.
  • Peel and core apple. Cut into fine slices.
  • Peel and cut onion into fine slices.
  • Finely cube pickles.
  • Add apple, onion and pickles to the bowl.
  • Rinse herring filets, cut into 2-inch-wide slices and add to the bowl.
  • Chop dill finely and add to the bowl.
  • Mix gently and allow to marinate in the fridge for a couple of hours or overnight.

Notes

Serve with boiled or fried potatoes or a crispy roll.

Nutrition

Yield: 1PortionCalories: 837kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 77gFat: 52gFiber: 2gSugar: 8g