Swedish Lutefisk with Cream Sauce

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 1 pound dried lutefisk, soaked in water for 2-3 days, changing the water daily
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp white pepper

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. 2.Place the soaked lutefisk in a baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, until cooked through.
3. 3.While the fish is baking, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
4. 4.Add the flour and whisk until smooth.
5. 5.Slowly pour in the cream, whisking constantly.
6. 6.Add the salt and white pepper and continue to cook, whisking occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.
7. 7.Serve the lutefisk hot, topped with the cream sauce.

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightLutefisk can be found at specialty Scandinavian markets or online.
• chevron_rightBe sure to change the water daily when soaking the fish to remove the lye.
• chevron_rightServe with boiled potatoes and lingonberry sauce for a traditional Swedish meal.