Lutefisk

Name: Lutefisk
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Scandinavian
Ingredients: 1.5 kg Lutefisk, prepared, boned, ready to cook; 1 tbsp Coarse Salt; 1/2 tsp Ground White Pepper; 75g Unsalted Butter, melted, for serving; 200g Streaky Bacon, diced; 12 Waxy Potatoes, small; 300g Green Peas, frozen; 4 tbsp Strong Mustard; 6 Flatbrøds, for serving

Lutefisk is a silky, gently flaking Scandinavian fish traditionally served with simple, hearty accompaniments; the mild, delicate flesh takes on a rich dimension when finished with butter and crisp bacon. This comforting plate pairs the warm, waxy potatoes and sweet peas with the sharpness of strong mustard and the crunch of flatbrød for a classic, satisfying meal.

Lutefisk is a silky, gently flaking Scandinavian fish traditionally served with simple, hearty accompaniments; the mild, delicate ... Show more

Traditional Scandinavian Recipe

Health Grade

A+ · Excellent

Time

35 min

Price

7,31 €

Calories

899 kcal

healthy

high protein

low fat

low sugar

Method

Preheat the oven

Heat the oven to 375° F and set out a shallow ovenproof dish for the fish.

Boil the potatoes

Scrub the Waxy Potatoes and put them in a medium pot. Cover with cold water by a couple of centimeters, bring to a boil, then simmer gently for 15–20 minutes until a knife slides in easily. Drain and keep them covered so they stay warm.

Bake the fish

Set the Lutefisk in the dish in a single layer. Sprinkle over the Coarse Salt and Ground White Pepper, add a small splash of water to the bottom of the dish, cover tightly with foil, and bake for 12–15 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes at the edges.

Crisp the bacon

While the fish bakes, put the Streaky Bacon in a cold skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring now and then, until the pieces are crisp and the fat has rendered, about 8–10 minutes. Spoon off any excess fat if the pan looks greasy.

Cook the peas

Put the Green Peas in a small saucepan with just enough water to barely cover them, bring to a simmer, and cook for 3 minutes until hot and bright green. Drain well.

Assemble and serve

Warm the Unsalted Butter gently until pourable if needed. Divide the potatoes, fish, and peas among warm plates, spoon the bacon over the fish, drizzle everything with butter, and serve with the Strong Mustard and Flatbrød on the side.