Herring appetizer - a simple and delicious recipe

Country kitchen

Herring and potato appetizers are so delicious, they're simply mouth-watering. But there are so many variations. We offer a selection of five different herring appetizers: filled tartlets, deviled eggs, herb-wrapped balls, lemon and onion rolls, and a thick spread with crackers.

Cooking time is 40 minutes. The recipe with photos and ingredients listed makes 5-6 servings.

Ingredients:

lightly salted herring – 350-400 g;
chicken eggs – 6 pcs.;
red onion – 1 pc.;
boiled beets – 1 pc.;
boiled potatoes – 2 pcs.;
avocado – 1 pc.;
fresh cucumber – 1 pc.;
processed cheese – 100 g;
butter – 30 g;
lemon – 1 pc.;
dill, parsley – 1 bunch;
mayonnaise – 100 g;
tartlets, saltine crackers.

How to make a herring and potato appetizer

Using a sharp knife, cut the long herring fillet into thin slices. Cut the red onion into rings. Cut the lemon into thin wedges.

Separate the herring fillet, chop the onion and lemon

Wrap a lemon slice in the fillet and secure the roll with a red onion ring. Make several rolls and arrange on a plate.

Cool two hard-boiled eggs and carefully peel the shells. Cut the eggs in half lengthwise and remove the yolk.

In a bowl, mix grated beets, egg yolks, finely chopped dill, mayonnaise, add a little diced herring, mix thoroughly.

mix beets, yolk, dill, herring, mayonnaise

Cut off the bottoms of the egg halves and fill the halves with beetroot filling.

Decorate the stuffed eggs with slices of herring and a leaf of parsley or dill.

Mash the avocado pulp with a fork or cut into cubes.

Add diced herring fillet (about 70 g) to the avocado, season with herbs and freshly squeezed lemon juice.

add herring fillet, herbs and lemon juice

Fill the tartlets with a mixture of herring and avocado.

Grate boiled potatoes and two hard-boiled eggs on a fine grater, add softened butter, finely chopped herring (100 g) and half of the processed cheese.

mix potatoes, eggs, herring, butter, cheese

Mix the ingredients thoroughly to obtain a thick, homogeneous mass.

Cool the mixture in the refrigerator for a few minutes, form into balls, and roll in chopped herbs.

In a bowl, mix two boiled eggs, fresh cucumber, herring fillet, remaining processed cheese, squeeze in a tablespoon of lemon juice.

mix eggs, cucumber, herring, cheese, lemon juice

Grind the ingredients with an immersion blender until a homogeneous paste is formed.

Place the paste on salted crackers or slices of boiled potatoes and garnish with herbs and cranberries.

Place the appetizers on a flat plate or large board and serve immediately. Enjoy.