Description
- It can be served as a meal on its own, as well as in combination with various vegetables and side dishes, such as rice or potato salad.
- They are a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals.
- Herring has high levels of iron, which helps the body produce hemoglobin, the substance in red blood cells that helps blood carry oxygen throughout your body.
Herring are delicious, with flaky, mild meat and oil that sizzles on their skin when grilled over a flame. The fish may also be pickled, smoked and fried. Herring is an excellent source of lean protein. A single three-ounce serving of herring contains a whopping 20 grams of protein. In addition to its high protein content, herring contains many other key nutrients, such as: Omega-3 fatty acids.