Main Course

Lutefisk with Bacon and Peas

Name: Lutefisk with Bacon and Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: scandinavian
Ingredients: 900 g lutefisk pre-soaked; 200 g bacon diced; 250 g frozen peas; 30 g butter melted; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground

Lutefisk is a traditional Nordic dish of dried whitefish (cod or ling) treated with lye, then rehydrated. This recipe prepares it simply by baking, serving with crispy bacon and tender peas.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 1 hr
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 479 kcal

Allergen information: may contain milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

900 glutefisk, pre-soaked
200 gbacon, diced
250 gfrozen peas
30 gbutter, melted
0.5 tspsalt
0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground

Equipment

spatula · skillet · saucepan · oven · baking dish

The method

Step by step

1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
About 5 min
2
Place the lutefisk in a single layer in a baking dish, ensuring the skin side is down if present.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: It's common for lutefisk to release a lot of liquid; a dish with higher sides is recommended.
3
Season the lutefisk with salt and pepper.
About 1 min
4
Bake the lutefisk for 30-40 minutes, or until it flakes easily with a fork.
About 40 min
Cook’s note: The texture should be gelatinous but firm enough to hold its shape.
5
While the lutefisk bakes, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Render the fat slowly for the best crispiness.
6
Remove the crispy bacon from the skillet and drain on a paper towel, reserving the bacon fat in the pan.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: The bacon fat will be used to serve with the lutefisk.
7
In a small saucepan, bring a small amount of water to a boil and cook the frozen peas for 3-5 minutes, or until tender.
About 5 min
8
Drain the peas and toss them with the melted butter.
About 1 min
9
Once the lutefisk is cooked, carefully transfer it to serving plates.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Lutefisk can be quite delicate, so use a wide spatula.
10
Top the lutefisk with the crispy bacon and a spoonful of reserved bacon fat.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Serve immediately with the buttered peas on the side.

Per serving

Nutrition

30%Score

Calories: 478.9kcal
Protein: 46.5g
Carbs: 9.6g
Fat: 27.8g
Fibre: 3.2g
Sugar: 3.8g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store any leftover lutefisk and bacon separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Gently reheat lutefisk in the oven or microwave; crisp bacon in a dry skillet.