This Broiled Herring recipe is pure carnivore heaven, packed with nutrients and flavor without any plant ingredients.
Introduction
What makes this Broiled Herring truly special? Herring has been a staple in Nordic diets for centuries due to its rich flavor and nutrient profile, while the Broiled cooking method uses intense top-down heat to quickly cook and caramelize the surface while keeping the interior tender. The temperature control in this recipe is key to developing deep, complex flavors in the Herring. Whether you’re new to the carnivore diet or a seasoned pro, this recipe demonstrates how satisfying animal-based eating can be.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Difficulty: Intermediate
Ingredients
- 14 oz Herring
- 4 oz Chicken Thighs
- 1 tbsp Ghee
- 1 tsp Sea Salt
Instructions
- Take Herring out of the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature (about 30 minutes).
- Season Herring generously with Sea Salt.
- Heat Ghee in a suitable pan or cooking vessel.
- Cook Herring using the Broiled method until desired doneness is reached.
- Cook Chicken Thighs separately using the same method, or add it during the last 10 minutes of cooking time.
- Let the meat rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Serve hot, optionally with additional Ghee on top.
Nutrition Information
- Calories: 567
- Protein: 45g
- Fat: 43g
- Carbs: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Cholesterol: 251mg
- Sodium: 316mg