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Kippers with Herb Butter

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

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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. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 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. 5

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

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Questions

What is Kippers with Herb Butter?

Rich smoked herring fried in butter with freshly squeezed lemon juice and chopped parsley. A classic, savory dish packed with smoky flavor. This reference files it under British breakfast: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 13 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Kippers with Herb Butter reach?

For Kippers with Herb Butter, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I make Kippers with Herb Butter dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Kippers with Herb Butter 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.

Is Kippers with Herb Butter keto-friendly?

A serving of Kippers with Herb Butter carries 1 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 5 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 1 percent.

How much protein is in Kippers with Herb Butter?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) has 28 g of protein in about 340 calories, alongside 1 g carbohydrate and 25 g fat, plus 920 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein breakfast collection.

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