Pan-Fried Herring in an Almond Crust with Buttered Cabbage

Pan-Fried Herring in an Almond Crust with Buttered Cabbage is a keto dinner with 6.5 g net carbs, 34 g protein and 37 g fat per serving (495 kcal). It serves 4 and takes 30 minutes in total.

Norwegian stekt sild made keto: fresh herring fillets in a crisp almond crust, fried in butter, with soft caraway cabbage and lingonberry on the side.

6.5 g estimated net carbs per serving30 min total4 servings

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Pan-Fried Herring in an Almond Crust with Buttered Cabbage, a Ketogeni keto dinner

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Allergens in this Ketogeni recipe: eggs, fish, milk, tree nuts. Includes listed optional alternatives; check actual ingredient labels and substitutions.

Yield: 4 servings · Active time: 20 min · Total time: 30 min

Nutrition per serving (estimate, recipe makes 4 servings)
Per serving	Amount
Net carbohydrates	6.5 g
Protein	34 g
Fat	37 g
Energy	495 kcal
Vitamin D	62 µg
Calcium	192 mg
Omega-3 (EPA + DHA)	2.6 g

Nutrition figures are estimates, not medical advice. Check ingredient labels and weigh your own portions, especially when tracking a strict daily carbohydrate limit. How to interpret these estimates.

Ingredients

600 g fresh herring fillets
60 g organic ground almonds
1 piece organic egg, beaten
40 g organic butter
500 g organic pointed cabbage, shredded
30 g organic butter for the cabbage
1 tsp caraway seeds
30 g lingonberries (no sugar), optional
10 g organic dill

Step-by-step method

Season the herring, dip the flesh side in egg, then press into the almonds.
Cook the cabbage with butter, caraway and a splash of water, covered, for 6 minutes.
Fry the herring almond-side down in foaming butter over medium heat 2–3 minutes until golden; turn for 1 minute.
Serve on the cabbage with dill and a small spoonful of lingonberries.

Chef’s tips

Herring is one of the richest natural sources of vitamin D.

Variations

Use mackerel fillets.
Serve with mustard butter.

Storage

Best freshly fried.

Questions and answers

How many net carbs are in Pan-Fried Herring in an Almond Crust with Buttered Cabbage?

One serving has 6.5 g net carbohydrates, 34 g protein and 37 g fat (495 kcal). The recipe makes 4 servings. These figures are estimates; your own ingredients may differ.

Can I make Pan-Fried Herring in an Almond Crust with Buttered Cabbage ahead, store or freeze it?

Best freshly fried.

Which allergens are in Pan-Fried Herring in an Almond Crust with Buttered Cabbage?

It contains eggs, fish, milk and tree nuts, as listed by Ketogeni for this recipe. Always check the labels of the products you use.

Is Pan-Fried Herring in an Almond Crust with Buttered Cabbage gluten-free?

Yes. None of the ingredients contain gluten. Check the labels of processed ingredients such as stock or spices.

Can I vary Pan-Fried Herring in an Almond Crust with Buttered Cabbage?

Yes. Use mackerel fillets. Serve with mustard butter.

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