Herring

Sill

58°CSmall and oily — it cooks in a couple of minutes.

Cook to this all the way through

Safe minimum 63°CUSDA · fish

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On the grill

Herring is small, oily, and quick — a hinged grill basket keeps the delicate fillets from falling through the grate when you turn them.

The oiliness means it forgives a little more heat than a lean white fish would, but it still only needs a couple of minutes a side.