How to Prepare Lutefisk

Lutefisk is a traditional Norwegian dish that consists of soaked and salted cod. Served often as a Christmas meal, the traditional lutefisk recipe is time consuming but fairly easy to make and can easily be incorporated into your family's Christmas holiday events.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Large bowl
• Non stick cooking spray
• Baking pan
• Salt
• Aluminum foil
• Butter

1. Soak the fish in cold water in a large bowl. Some recipes call for this soak to last a few hours while others call for several days. If you soak for more than a few hours, change the water daily and thoroughly clean the bowl used afterward.

2. Preheat the oven to a temperature of 425 degrees.

3. Remove the cod from the water and cut into individual servings.

4. Spray the baking dish with a non stick spray and place the fish pieces skin side down in the banking dish.

5. Add salt to season, approximately one tablespoon per pound is the general suggestion.

6. Top the pan with aluminum foil.

7. Bake for approximately a half hour to an hour, depending on how thick the fish is. You'll need to check it frequently and remove the fish from the oven as soon as it begins to flake with a fork. Serve with butter.

Tips & Warnings

• Some lutefisk recipes call for wrapping each piece in aluminum foil and steaming in a 325 degree oven. Drain the liquid and serve with butter on a heated plate.
• Try adding crisp bacon to your lutefisk recipe.