This is a favorite way to cook and eat Smoked Herring in the Caribbean. When prepared this way, it can be eaten with rice, bread, bakes, roti or dumplings.
When cooked this way, this dish is served for lunch or dinner.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: Serves 3
Ingredients:
- 8 oz smoked herring fillets
- 2 Tbsp oil
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- Minced hot pepper to taste
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 Tbsp minced thyme
- 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 green onions sliced thinly - white and green parts
Preparation:
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Add the smoked herring filets to a sauce pan with water, cover and bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes and drain thoroughly. When cool enough to handle, chop fish into tiny pieces and set aside.
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Add oil to a skillet and heat.
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Toss in onions and saute until translucent.
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Add tomatoes, pepper, garlic and thyme and continue to saute for a minute.
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Add fish and toss to mix, cook for 5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and green onions; remove from heat. Serve immediately or at room temperature.