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Creamy Icelandic Plokkfiskur with Dill and Potatoes

Name: Creamy Icelandic Plokkfiskur with Dill and Potatoes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: White fish fillets (such as cod or haddock), 1 lb, skinless and boneless; Water, 2 cups; Salt, 1 tsp; Potatoes, 4 medium, peeled and diced; Milk, 1/2 cup; Butter, 2 tbsp; 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; Fresh dill, 2 tbsp, finely chopped; Lemon wedges, for serving

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.

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·By Ethan Brooks·October 19, 2025

Creamy Icelandic Plokkfiskur with Dill and Potatoes — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Fish

For the Potatoes

For the Cream Sauce

For Garnishing

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 405 kcal
Protein: 31 g
Carbs: 37 g
Fat: 15 g
Fiber: 3.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1619 kcal
Protein: 124 g
Carbs: 150 g
Fat: 59 g
Fiber: 14 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
White fish fillets (such as cod or haddock) 1 lb, skinless and boneless	436	97	0	2	0
Water 2 cups	0	0	0	0	0
Salt 1 tsp	0	0	0	0	0
Potatoes 4 medium, peeled and diced	520	12	120	0	14
Milk 1/2 cup	61	3	5	3	0
Butter 2 tbsp	204	0	0	23	0
Butter 2 tbsp	204	0	0	23	0
All-purpose flour 2 tbsp	56	2	12	0	0
Milk 1 1/2 cups	122	9	12	7	0
Fish stock 1/2 cup (from poaching the fish)	10	1	0	1	0
Salt and white pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Fresh dill 2 tbsp, finely chopped	2	0	0	0	0
Lemon wedges for serving	4	0	1	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Fish

1
Rinse and dry
Rinse the fish under cold water and pat dry.
2
Season
Season the fish with salt.
3
Rest
Set aside for 10 minutes to enhance the flavor.
Tip: Be careful not to overcook the fish, as it will fall apart.

Preparing the Potatoes

1
Boil potatoes
Boil the diced potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes.
2
Mash
Drain and mash the potatoes with milk and butter until smooth.
Tip: Use starchy potatoes for a fluffier mash.
3
Season
Season the mashed potatoes with salt to taste.

How to Make Creamy Icelandic Plokkfiskur with Dill and Potatoes

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Poaching the Fish
Poach fish in water with salt until it flakes easily with a fork, about 8 minutes.
2
Making the Cream Sauce
Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then add milk and fish stock slowly, stirring until thickened.
3
Combining Everything
Gently fold in the poached fish and mashed potatoes into the cream sauce. Stir in dill.