Swedish Fish Au Gratin

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Calories: Approx. 600 per serving

Macros: Protein: 35g, Fat: 28g, Carbohydrates: 45g

Cooking time: 1 hour 30 minutes

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Categories: seafood casseroles, comfort food, gourmet dishes, Swedish cuisine, homemade meals

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A comforting seafood casserole combining cod fillets, creamy dill sauce, mushrooms, and duchesse potatoes, perfect for family meals or special occasions.

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How to make Fish Au Gratin (Fiskgratäng)

versentry185.5213 hours ago3 min read

Experience the nostalgic flavors of this classic Swedish Fish Au Gratin, or Fiskgratäng, a beloved dish from the 70s and 80s. It's a comforting seafood casserole combining the delicate taste of cod fillets with a creamy dill sauce balanced by the earthy undertones of mushrooms and shallots, all crowned with a layer of duchesse potatoes. Perfect for a family meal or a special occasion, this dish brings a slice of Sweden to your dining table.

Ingredients

🌿 ½ cup parsley, roughly chopped
🧈 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
🧅 2 shallots, finely chopped
🍄 4 ounces white mushrooms, chopped
🍷 2 cups Chardonnay, e.g., Kendall-Jackson
🐟 32 ounces Imagine Organic Seafood Broth
🥛 2-3 cups heavy cream
🌿 ½ cup fresh dill, chopped
🧂 Salt, to taste
🌶️ Black pepper, to taste
🦐 2 cups cooked North Atlantic shrimp

For the Duchesse Potatoes:
🥔 4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and boiled
🧈 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
🥚 4-5 egg yolks
🌰 ½ whole nutmeg, grated
🧂 Salt, to taste
🌶️ Black pepper, to taste

For Assembly:
🧈 Unsalted butter, for greasing
🐟 1 fillet Icelandic cod, about 1-1.5 lbs, sliced
🦐 Several fresh North Atlantic shrimp, for garnish
🌿 A few sprigs fresh dill, for garnish
🍋 1 slice lemon, for garnish

Instructions

1- Sauté Aromatics:

In a hot sauté pan, melt butter.
Sauté shallots and mushrooms until the shallots are translucent.

2- Deglaze:

Add Chardonnay and let it reduce.
Add seafood broth and reduce further.

3- Strain:

Remove mushrooms and shallots from the liquid using a fine-mesh strainer.
Return liquid to the pan.

4- Thicken:

Add heavy cream to the sauce, reducing it to a stew-like consistency.
Stir in dill, salt, and pepper, then add shrimp. Set aside.

5- Boil and Mash:

Boil peeled potatoes.
Mash them with butter and egg yolks.

6- Season:

Grate nutmeg into the potatoes.
Add salt and pepper. Mix until smooth.

7- Maintain Temperature:

Ensure the oven reaches 425-450°F with pecan wood kindling for optimal cooking.

8- Prepare Dish:

Butter a baking dish.
Line with the potato mixture, leaving a center well.

9- Add Cod:

Place cod pieces in the well.

10- Pour Sauce:
- Evenly distribute the sauce over the fish and potatoes.

11- Bake:
- Bake for 20 minutes till bubbly and golden.

12- Final Touches:
- Garnish with shrimp, dill, and lemon slice.
- Serve hot, enjoying the creamy, rich flavors mingled with the seafood's delicate taste.

Prep Time: 60 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6
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