Smoked Herring Gratin
A hearty Portuguese-inspired dish featuring smoked herring, layered in a creamy gratin.
Ingredients
- ●1 (120g) can Smoked herring
- ●2 tablespoons Butter
- ●1 medium, thinly sliced Onion
- ●2 cloves, minced Garlic
- ●2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- ●1 cup Milk
- ●1/2 cup Grated cheddar cheese
- ●to taste Salt
- ●to taste Black pepper
- ●chopped, for garnish Fresh parsley
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- 3
Add the sliced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 5
Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- 6
Slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
- 7
Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- 8
Stir in the grated cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- 9
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 10
In a separate saucepan, heat the smoked herring over low heat, breaking it up with a spoon as it warms through.
- 11
To assemble the gratin, spread a layer of the cheese sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 12
Top the sauce with a layer of the smoked herring, followed by a sprinkle of chopped parsley.
- 13
Repeat the layers two more times, finishing with a layer of cheese sauce on top.
- 14
Bake the gratin in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
- 15
Serve hot and enjoy!