Kippers with Herb Butter

Name: Kippers with Herb Butter
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 2 whole kipper fillets, patted dry; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 tsp fresh lemon juice; 2 tsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped; 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

Rich smoked herring fried in butter with freshly squeezed lemon juice and chopped parsley. A classic, savory dish packed with smoky flavor.

13 minEasyServes 2340 cal/serving

BritishBreakfastStovetopPescatarianHigh ProteinLow CarbKetoHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SugarPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 whole kipper fillets, patted dry
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
2 tsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

1

Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2

Add 2 patted dry whole kipper fillets skin-side down and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
3

Flip kippers carefully and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through and reaching an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
4

Spoon melted butter over kippers, then stir in 2 tsp fresh lemon juice and season with 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper.
5

Garnish with 2 tsp finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley and serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Kippers with Herb Butter dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Kippers with Herb Butter keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Kippers with Herb Butter?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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