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Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal258
  • fat22g
  • saturates3g
  • carbs2g
  • sugars1g
  • fibre1g
  • protein14g
  • salt0.54g
    low
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Method

  • step 1

    Heat grill to its highest setting. Rinse the fish under running cold water to dislodge any loose scales. Brush with a little of the oil and season lightly. Grill for 6-8 mins, or until cooked; the eye should be white, the skin well browned and the flesh firm and opaque.

  • step 2

    Meanwhile, make the dressing: whisk the mustard, basil, honey, lemon zest and juice and remaining oil together in a small bowl, and season. Once the fish is cooked, spoon the dressing over and serve.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, September 2005

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A star rating of 4 out of 5.5 ratings

gillyflower12

The last time I made this recipe was 2013. This time I used sardine fillets. Now sardines have a very strong flavour so the sauce went very well. I'm always careful with the honey and add it gradually until I have it right for me. Always delicious.

The downside was that the kitchen 'stank' of…

komal.ramasawmy

Great Recipe. Easy to make and what was probably my cook of the year!!! Internet 1 Komal 0

lizleicester

A star rating of 4 out of 5.

Lovely, simple way to eat herrings without sousing them. Didn't have fresh basil to hand otherwise it might have been a 5 star occasion but the dressing was delicious despite that!

alexrankin

Pleasant surprise. Fishmonger gave us herring instead of sardines. Herring flesh holds together better but can be metallic in taste. This is a subtle flavour that blends in well. No garlic either for those who have family who do not like the bulb.

gillyflower12

Well I finally got the herring. I fried it instead of grilling,and it and the dressing were absolutely delicious. Certainly a must. I have five other herrings in the deep freeze. I bought up whilst I could get them.

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