British · Breakfast

Grilled Kippers

A split smoked herring under the grill with butter and lemon. Fifteen minutes including the toast, and better than almost any breakfast that takes longer.

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Grilled Kippers — British breakfast recipe, served and ready to eat

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Method

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  1. Heat the grill to its highest setting and line the tray with foil.

  2. Lay the kippers on the tray flesh side up and dot with the softened butter and the pepper.

  3. Turn them over so the skin faces up.

  4. Grill 6 minutes without turning, until the skin blisters and the flesh is hot through.

  5. Meanwhile butter the brown bread.

  6. Lift the kippers onto warm plates, flesh side up, and pour any butter from the tray over them.

  7. Scatter with parsley and serve with lemon and the bread and butter.

Chef’s Tips

  • Skin side up under the grill, and no turning.
  • Six minutes. They are already cooked — this is heating.
  • Butter on the flesh before they go under.

Pairing Suggestions

  • Brown bread and butter
  • A pot of strong tea
  • Lemon

Storage & Reheating

None. Cook and eat. The smell of a reheated kipper outlasts the kipper.

Common questions

How long does Grilled Kippers take to make?

About 15 minutes in total — 5 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 2.

What are the key tips for making Grilled Kippers?

Skin side up under the grill, and no turning. Six minutes. They are already cooked — this is heating. Butter on the flesh before they go under.

What should I serve with Grilled Kippers?

Brown bread and butter; A pot of strong tea; Lemon.

Is Grilled Kippers suitable for a special diet?

This recipe is gluten-free, high-protein, low-carb and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.

How many calories are in Grilled Kippers?

About 430 kcal per serving, with 34 g protein, 12 g carbohydrate and 28 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.

Nutritional Highlights

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.

430Calories
34gProtein
12gCarbs
28gFat
1gFibre
1gSugar
1290mgSodium

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