Best 3 Baked Lutefisk Recipes

Baked lutefisk, a traditional Norwegian dish, is a unique and flavorful culinary experience. Made from dried whitefish, typically cod, that has been soaked in a lye solution and then rehydrated, lutefisk has a distinctive texture and taste that has been enjoyed for centuries. In this article, we'll explore the best ways to prepare baked lutefisk, providing detailed instructions and helpful tips to ensure a delicious and memorable meal.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED LUTEFISK

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Make and share this Baked Lutefisk recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Julie Leo

Categories Norwegian

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

2 -3 lbs lutefisk
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup melted butter

Steps:

Thaw lutefisk if frozen and cut into serving pieces.
Rinse and drain well. Place fish skin side down in one layer of heavy foil.
sprinkle with salt.
Bring foil around and make a fold in it.
Fold up ends and seal.
Place in shallow glass pan on a rake, seam up and bake at 325 for atleast one hour.
I do it a little more.
Cut corner and drain out excess water.
Serve with melted butter on a heated platter.

LUTEFISK

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This is a Scandinavian dish. Lutefisk is cod that was was traditionally dried for storage through the winter. Then when it was time to use it, it was soaked in a mixture of lye and water which rehydrated and softened it. The texture is like Jell-O® and will fall apart easily so it needs to be handled carefully. It is an odd food for sure, fish-flavored Jell-O®, so don't be too critical. Some people love it, others will hate it. This is just the best way I have found to prepare it.

Provided by S H Muck

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 pound dried lutefisk
1 quart water
1 ½ tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

Bring water and salt to a rolling boil. Add lutefisk and return to a boil. Remove from the heat, cover, and let sit for 8 minutes. Check with an instant-read thermometer to make sure the internal temperature has reached 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).
Carefully remove lutefisk from water using a scoop strainer or skimmer spoon. Cover with melted butter and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.1 calories, Cholesterol 187.8 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Protein 71.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 10639.8 mg

SWEDISH LUTEFISK

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This is a traditional Swedish dish (also served in Norway but the Danes have more sense). It is a dish that you acquire a taste for (like Haggis). When you do acquire a taste you love it so I'm told. I have not cooked this recipe but it comes from a traditional source. This is not a joke this is an authentic recipe!

Provided by Bergy

Categories Swedish

Time P20DT10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

Ingredients

1 piece dried lutefisk, sawed into 6 inch lengths
2 tablespoons lye

Steps:

Soak the fish in clear water for 3 days.
Add 2 tbsp lye into a gallon of water.
Soak for 3 days in this solution.
Then soak for 4 days in clear water, changing the water every day.
To cook the lute fish--------.
Tie the fish loosely in a square of cheese cloth.
Drop in a large enamel pot of boiling water.
Cook 10 minutes or until well done.
Remove cheese cloth put on a platter and debone.
Serve with a white sauce or a mustard sauce.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

Choose high-quality lutefisk. Look for pieces that are firm and white, with no brown or yellow spots.
Soak the lutefisk properly. Follow the package directions for the best results.
Use a flavorful marinade. The marinade will help to enhance the flavor of the lutefisk.
Cook the lutefisk gently. Overcooking will make the lutefisk tough and rubbery.
Serve the lutefisk with your favorite sides. Traditional sides include mashed potatoes, boiled potatoes, and lingonberry sauce.

Conclusion:

Baked lutefisk is a delicious and traditional Norwegian dish. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its delicate flavor and flaky texture, lutefisk is a must-try for any seafood lover. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give baked lutefisk a try. You won't be disappointed!