Lutefisk
Lutefisk features tender, rehydrated dried cod gently cooked in salted water until it reaches a delicate, quivering texture, then finished with warm melted butter. The flavor is mild and clean with a lightly briny note, letting the butter shine. Serve it hot as a traditional Scandinavian centerpiece for festive winter meals or nostalgic family gatherings.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring the water and salt to a rolling boil.
- 2
Add the lutefisk and return to a boil.
- 3
Remove from the heat, cover, and let it sit for 8 minutes.
- 4
An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).
- 5
Carefully lift the lutefisk from the water using a scoop strainer or skimmer spoon.
- 6
Cover the lutefisk with melted butter and serve right away.
- Calories 506.73 kcal High
- Protein 8.22 g Moderate
- Carbs 104.52 g Moderate
- Total Fat 8.33 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 4.06 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 15.67 mg Moderate
- Sodium 102.42 mg Low Source
- Fiber 29.61 g Good Source
- Sugar 70.94 g High
- Added Sugar 9.95 g Moderate
- Calcium 211.0 mg Moderate
- Iron 4.94 mg Good Source
- Potassium 1892.6 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 5.86 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Lutefisk is a Norwegian dinner recipe made with 4 ingredients. It takes about 15 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Dried Shrimp, Salt, and Water. Each serving provides about 506.73 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lutefisk?
- It is a Norwegian recipe made with 4 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Lutefisk made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Dried Shrimp, Salt, Water. The full list of 4 is above.
- What goes well with Lutefisk?
- Explore these Norwegian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Lutefisk?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 506.73 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lutefisk easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 6 steps.
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