Grilled herrings with mustard & basil dressing

• herring↗4 x 75g/3oz

  fillets or 4 x 225g/8oz herrings, gutted

• extra-virgin olive oil↗4 tbsp tbsp
• wholegrain mustard↗2 tbsp tbsp
• basil↗large bunch

  large bunch

• clear honey↗1 tsp tsp
• lemon↗1

  grated zest and juice

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat grill to its highest setting. Rinse the fish under running cold water to dislodge any loose scales. Brush with a little of the oil and season lightly. Grill for 6-8 mins, or until cooked; the eye should be white, the skin well browned and the flesh firm and opaque.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, make the dressing: whisk the mustard, basil, honey, lemon zest and juice and remaining oil together in a small bowl, and season. Once the fish is cooked, spoon the dressing over and serve.