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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lutefisk, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic Impact
- 41 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 29 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 72
- Heart Health
- 45
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 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 25%
- Protein 8.22 g Moderate 16%
- Carbohydrate 104.52 g 38%
- Total Fat 8.33 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 4.06 g High 20%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 15.67 mg Moderate 5%
- Sodium 102.42 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 29.61 g Good Source 106%
- Total Sugars 70.94 g --
- Added Sugars 9.95 g Moderate 20%
- Calcium 211.0 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 4.94 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 1892.6 mg Good Source 40%
- Vitamin A 5.86 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
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.
- Is Lutefisk healthy?
- Lutefisk has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 506.73 calories and 8.22 g of protein, or 16% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 4.06 g (20% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 9.95 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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