Lemon-Infused Baltic Herring Tartare with Rye Crumble
A Refreshing, Nutty Twist on a Classic Tartare
This elegant tartare combines fresh Baltic herring with bright lemon zest and a crispy rye crumble, offering a perfect blend of tangy and nutty flavors.
- 1 h 30 min
- 4
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Herring Tartare
For the Rye Crumble
Preparation
Preparing the Herring Marinade
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced herring, red onion, capers, dill, and lemon zest.
Ensure the herring is fresh to avoid any fishy taste.
Add Marinade
Add the lemon juice and olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Stir well to combine.
Use a zester to achieve thin lemon strips for a punch of citrus flavor.
Marinate
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to marinate.
Preparing the Rye Crumble
Melt Butter
Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.
Toast Crumbs
Add rye crumbs and caraway seeds to the pan, stirring constantly until golden and crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
Season and Cool
Season with a pinch of salt and let it cool on a paper towel-lined plate.
Cooking Process
Rye Crumble Toasting
Heat the rye crumbs until they are golden brown and crunchy.
Tartare Assembly
Gently mix marinated herring with chilled tartare components just before serving.
Flavor Balancing
Adjust lemon juice and seasoning to taste before presenting.
Plating & Serving
Lemon-Infused Baltic Herring Tartare with Rye Crumble
Lemon-Infused Baltic Herring Tartare with Rye Crumble
Plating & Serving
Place a neat mound of herring tartare in the center of the plate, topped with a generous sprinkle of rye crumble for texture contrast.