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Traditional Icelandic Plokkfiskur

A creamy fish and potato dish with onions, a staple in Icelandic cuisine.

20 minutes2 servings
Traditional Icelandic Plokkfiskur
Photo: Jasnaah · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, then drain.
  2. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until soft.
  3. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly.
  4. Bring to a simmer and add flaked fish. Cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with potatoes and garnish with dill.
  6. Cook fish and seafood to an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F) before serving.

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