Lutefisk with Bacon and Peas

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1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).

   Ongeveer 5 min

2. 2

   Place the lutefisk in a single layer in a baking dish, ensuring the skin side is down if present.

   Ongeveer 2 min

   Tip van de kok: It's common for lutefisk to release a lot of liquid; a dish with higher sides is recommended.

3. 3

   Season the lutefisk with salt and pepper.

   Ongeveer 1 min

4. 4

   Bake the lutefisk for 30-40 minutes, or until it flakes easily with a fork.

   Ongeveer 40 min

   Tip van de kok: The texture should be gelatinous but firm enough to hold its shape.

5. 5

   While the lutefisk bakes, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy.

   Ongeveer 10 min

   Tip van de kok: Render the fat slowly for the best crispiness.

6. 6

   Remove the crispy bacon from the skillet and drain on a paper towel, reserving the bacon fat in the pan.

   Ongeveer 2 min

   Tip van de kok: The bacon fat will be used to serve with the lutefisk.

7. 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.

   Ongeveer 5 min

8. 8

   Drain the peas and toss them with the melted butter.

   Ongeveer 1 min

9. 9

   Once the lutefisk is cooked, carefully transfer it to serving plates.

   Ongeveer 1 min

   Tip van de kok: Lutefisk can be quite delicate, so use a wide spatula.

10. 10

    Top the lutefisk with the crispy bacon and a spoonful of reserved bacon fat.

    Ongeveer 1 min

    Tip van de kok: Serve immediately with the buttered peas on the side.