Low Carbohydrate Breakfasts Recipes - Herrings in Oatmeal with Bacon Recipe

Ingredients

Serve 4

• 50g/2oz/1/2 cup medium oatmeal

• 10ml/2 tsp mustard powder

• 4 herrings, about 225g/8oz each, cleaned, boned, heads and tails removed

• 30ml/2 tbsp sunflower oil

• 8 rindless bacon rashers (strips)

• salt and ground black pepper

• lemon wedges, to serve

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Method:

1. In a shallow dish, combine the oatmeal and mustard powder and season. Press the herrings in the mixture to coat.

2. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the bacon until crisp. Drain on kitchen paper and keep hot.

3. Gently lay the herrings into the pan. You may need to cook them in two batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Cook the fish for 3-4 minutes on each side, until crisp and golden.

4. Using a fish slice (metal spatula), lift the herrings from the pan and place on warmed serving plates with the streaky bacon rashers.

5. Serve immediately with lemon wedges for squeezing over.

Note: Oily fish are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for good health. They make a delicious, sustaining breakfast to take you through the day. For extra color and flavor, serve with grilled tomatoes.