Herring
Fresh in winter, or marinated in oil with potatoes.
- Full season : from October to February
- Avoid : no month
- Scientific name : Clupea harengus
Choosing well
Silvery, clear-eyed, very oily in winter.
Sustainable fishing
North Atlantic stocks are plentiful.
Did you know?
Boulogne-sur-Mer was long Europe’s top herring port.
Cooking ideas
- Marinated herring with potatoes in oil
- Grilled with mustard sauce
- Smoked, in a salad