Creamy Icelandic Plokkfiskur with Dill and Potatoes

Name: Creamy Icelandic Plokkfiskur with Dill and Potatoes
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: White fish fillets (such as cod or haddock); Water; Salt; Potatoes; Milk; Butter; Butter; All-purpose flour; Milk; Fish stock; Salt and white pepper; Fresh dill; Lemon wedges

A traditional Icelandic fish stew

Plokkfiskur is a comforting Icelandic dish made from flaky white fish, creamy potatoes, and fresh dill, providing a taste of the Nordic sea at home.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Fish

White fish fillets (such as cod or haddock)

1 lb, skinless and boneless

Water

2 cups

Salt

1 tsp

For the Potatoes

Potatoes

4 medium, peeled and diced

Milk

1/2 cup

Butter

2 tbsp

For the Cream Sauce

Butter

2 tbsp

All-purpose flour

2 tbsp

Milk

1 1/2 cups

Fish stock

1/2 cup (from poaching the fish)

Salt and white pepper

to taste

For Garnishing

Fresh dill

2 tbsp, finely chopped

Lemon wedges

for serving

Preparation

Marinating the Fish

Rinse and dry

Rinse the fish under cold water and pat dry.

Season

Season the fish with salt.

Rest

Set aside for 10 minutes to enhance the flavor.

Be careful not to overcook the fish, as it will fall apart.

Preparing the Potatoes

Boil potatoes

Boil the diced potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes.

Mash

Drain and mash the potatoes with milk and butter until smooth.

Use starchy potatoes for a fluffier mash.

Season

Season the mashed potatoes with salt to taste.

Cooking Process

Poaching the Fish

Poach fish in water with salt until it flakes easily with a fork, about 8 minutes.

Timing: 8 minutes. Heat: Medium heat.

Making the Cream Sauce

Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then add milk and fish stock slowly, stirring until thickened.

Timing: 10 minutes. Heat: Low heat.

Combining Everything

Gently fold in the poached fish and mashed potatoes into the cream sauce. Stir in dill.

Plating & Serving