The dill and mustard give the herring a deliciously tangy flavor

Serves 4 people.

What You Need

• 4 tbsp chopped fresh dill
• 6 tbsp mild Swedish mustard
• 2 tbsp lemon juice or white whine
• 4-8 fresh herring, cleaned but heads and tails left on
• 2 tbsp butter or margarine, melted
• Salt and pepper

How to prepare the Broiled Herrings with Dill and Mustard

1. Mix the dill, mustard and lemon juice, or whine, together thoroughly.
2. Cut three slits, just piercing the skin, on both sides of each herring and lay them on a broiler pan.
3. Spread half of the mustard mixture equally over the exposed side of each fish, pushing some into the cuts.
4. Spoon a little of the melted butter over each herring and broil the fish for 5-6 minutes.
5. Turn the fish over and spread the remaining mustard and dill mixture over them. Spoon over the remaining melted butter and broil for another 5-6 minute.
6. Sprinkle the fish with a little salt and pepper before serving.

Time Needed: preparation takes about 10 minutes and cooking takes 12-15 minutes, this may be a bit longer if the herrings are large.

You may use whole fresh mackerel instead of herring.