Icelandic Fish and Potato Delight
Delve into the heart of Icelandic cuisine with our Fish and Potato Delight, a warming, comforting dish that transports you to the rugged and mesmerizing landscapes of Iceland. Our meticulously crafted recipe keeps the harmony of the simplest ingredients, offering a creamy, flavorful embrace. Ideal for a cozy dinner for two, this dish showcases the subtle, delicate taste of haddock, the heartiness of potatoes, and the sweetness of onions, all expertly intertwined with the creamy base of a homemade bechamel. Simple, yet evocative of the Icelandic shores, this meal is a gentle skaldic ode to the ocean’s bounty and the fertile Icelandic soil.
Serves: 2, Difficulty: Easy
Preparation Time: 10 minutes, Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 200 grams haddock, skinned and boned
- 300 grams potatoes, peeled and diced
- 100 grams onions, finely chopped
- 30 grams butter
- 30 grams plain flour
- 200 ml milk
- 2 grams salt, to taste
- 2 grams black pepper, to taste
- 2 ml olive oil
- 2 grams chopped parsley for garnish
Method
- Begin by peeling and dicing the potatoes into small cubes. Boil them in lightly salted water for about 10 minutes or until just tender. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, lightly sweat the onions in olive oil over a medium heat until soft and translucent. Add the butter and allow to melt.
- Stir in the flour to make a roux, cooking for 2 minutes to remove the floury taste.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, creating a smooth, creamy sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
- Gently add the haddock and cooked potatoes to the sauce, and simmer over a low heat until the fish is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Tips
- For a richer sauce, you can replace half the milk with cream.
- For a more flavorful touch, consider adding a pinch of thyme or a bay leaf to the simmering sauce.
Nutritional Information
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 100 kcal | 300 kcal |
| Energy | 418 kJ | 1254 kJ |
| Fat | 5.5 g | 16.5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 3 g | 9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10 g | 30 g |
| Sugars | 2 g | 6 g |
| Proteins | 10 g | 30 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 1.5 g |
