Torsk (Scandinavian Cod)

Torsk (Scandinavian Cod)

Torsk is a Scandinavian dish featuring poached and broiled cod with butter. This particular recipe utilizes frozen fish, eliminating the need for defrosting. It is essential to use butter, as margarine contains too much water for optimal results.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine world cuisine
Servings 6
Calories 670 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups water, or more as needed
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 6 (6 ounce) fillets cod
  • 1 ½ cups butter, melted
  • 1 dash paprika

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the broiler. Lightly grease a cookie sheet.
  • Mix together water, sugar, and salt in a large saucepan. Add fillets to water mixture; add more water to fully submerge fillets if needed. Bring water to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil for 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Remove fillets from water and blot dry on paper towels. Brush with 6 tablespoons melted butter: sprinkle with paprika.
  • Broil in the preheated broiler until fillets are golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes per inch of thickness. Serve with remaining melted butter.

Nutrition

Calories: 670kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 30gFat: 47gSaturated Fat: 29gCholesterol: 183mgSodium: 2764mgPotassium: 579mgSugar: 33gVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Torsk (Scandinavian Cod)
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