UK: Time to put tasty Scottish silver herrings on the menu

Time to put tasty Scottish ‘silver darlings’ on the menu. The main North Sea herring fishery is about to get underway – the only herring fishery in the north-east Atlantic that is independently certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) for the sustainable way it is harvested. Boats from the north-east of Scotland and Shetland will be heading to the fishing grounds in search of the ‘silver darlings’, an iconic fish in Scottish heritage and the foundation stone of many fishing communities in the 19th century. According to Robert Duthie, chairman of the Scottish Pelagic Processors’ Association, herring is one of the tastiest fish in the sea and should be featuring more on our dinner tables, given that they are highly nutritious and packed full of heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acids, and minerals and vitamins. “Scottish herring is a superb tasting fish, perfect for the outdoor summer barbecue, or in the kitchen, simply grilled or fried in a pan. Herring offers great value for ...