Herring

Herring is an oily fish high in omega 3, and has a smooth, slender body. The skin is silvery with hints of green and blue. Herring are great grilled, baked whole, or pickled, and benefit from a sharp sauce. Herrings are most popular in their various smoked (known as kippers) and cured forms.

Adapted from Love Seafood

Stock Status
At present, the MCS guide recommends purchase of fillets from stocks caught from the North Sea and the North Irish Sea. We recommend accessing their guide for full information on regional variations. Check that any whole fish you purchase is not below the minimum conservation size of 20cm.

Nutritional Information
Herring is rich in Riboflavin, Potassium and Iodine. It is also a good source of Omega-3 fatty acids, Protein, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D.