Hold On, the Herring Are Running!

So, I was planning on sharing my Not Exactly Greek Salad Greek Salad today, but that'll have to stay in the fridge for now 'cause we have, dare I say, bigger fish to fry (puns r' fun).  Down by Agua Vista Park in the Potrero Hill neighborhood SF which is less than half a block from work, the herring were running.  The local fishermen in the know come here and cast their nets straight from and the pier. 

 They were pulling like this all morning.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now, the big commercial fishers mainly go after herring for their eggs or roe which is highly sought after in Japan.

 

One of the fisherman was kind enough to give us some fresh herring that he had just pulled.

 

 

 

 

My coworkers and I are fortunate enough to work in a place with a kitchen.  Seems we don't have a whole lot of working knowledge on how to prepare fish, especially herring we cleaned the fish of the eggs and guts...

 

Then Fried 'Em!

 

We used a Gluten Free seasoned flour mix that we've been meaning to sample.  They were quite good and simple to eat. 

The fish was complemented by some sauteed celery with sprouted brown rice and garlic.  The crackers to the side are Skinny Crisps Whole Shebang.

 

 

 

As you may suspect, I don't fry too many of my foods.  The main reason why not, when oil is heated as such a high temperature the fat will oxidize which produces free radicals (unpaired electrons that don't know where to go in your body).  A lesser reason for me is the increase in calories from fat.  For someone looking to reduce calories, frying is a hurdle to that goal. 

 

 

But, this herring, though fried, still provides health benefits in the form of omega-3 fatty acids (improved heart health).  In fact it is suggested by the American Heart Association that we eat fatty fish such as salmon, tuna, & herring at least twice a week.

 

There's one down, one to go for me.





 

 

Do get much fish in your diet?  How could you get more?

 

Everything in Moderation.

 

Benjamin Franklin