Swedish-style herring: A festive flavor hit for Christmas Eve

Herring is truly a wonderful subject for culinary experiments. It's a shame to limit oneself to the same few recipes year after year. In my home, Swedish-style herring is a staple on the Christmas Eve table. This dish has nothing to do with surströmming, the fermented canned herring. In this recipe, delicious fillets are immersed in a tangy mustard sauce with dill. It's simply finger-licking good!

Senapssill, or Swedish-style herring, is a dish that's bound to appeal to fans of bold flavors. The combination of salty herring, spicy mustard, and sweet dill will quickly win over your guests.

Herring in mustard sauce is perfect as an appetizer on the holiday table or at parties. Those who try it for the first time always ask me for the recipe. It's a hit at all gatherings.

Ingredients:

                  
• 9 oz herring fillets
• 3 tablespoons Sarepta mustard
• 2 tablespoons French mustard
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 fl oz rapeseed or flaxseed oil
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 shallot
• 1/4 bunch of dill
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Start by preparing the brine. Mix the vinegar, water, and sugar.
2. Once the sugar is dissolved, place the herring, cut into smaller pieces, into the mixture and refrigerate for at least 12 hours.
3. In a bowl, mix all the mustard. Gradually add the oil while continuously stirring.
4. Add finely chopped shallot and dill to the mustard mix and combine. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Add the herring pieces to the sauce and mix thoroughly. Refrigerate for a few hours, preferably overnight.

The delicious herring is now ready. You can serve it on bread or alongside boiled potatoes. Enjoy!