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Icelandic Cod with Dill Sauce

Cultural Context

Icelandic Cod with Dill Sauce is a traditional dish that highlights the fresh, abundant seafood found in Iceland's waters. Cod is often paired with dill, a herb that complements the fish's delicate flavor. This dish is not only a staple in Iceland but also reflects the country's reliance on sustainable fishing practices and its culinary heritage. Today, variations of this dish can be found in many Nordic countries, celebrating the same fresh ingredients and simple preparation methods.

IcelandicISmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
200g Icelandic cod
2 tbsp salt
2 tbsp sugar
One lime, zest only
50g dill
25g spinach
2dl rapeseed oil
2 fresh jalapenos
1 tbsp yuzu
500g mayonnaise
sea salt
¼ green apple
2 sprigs fresh thyme

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Prepare the cod by cleaning the fillet of any excess skin or bones, then heap on the salt, sugar, and lime zest. Set aside for 20 minutes.

2

Rinse the fish in cold water and dry it before cooking sous vide at 52°C for 40 minutes.

3

For the dill oil, mix dill, spinach, and rapeseed oil in a blender until warm, then strain through a kitchen towel or cheese cloth.

4

For the jalapeno mayonnaise, blend the jalapenos, yuzu, and mayonnaise, then season with sea salt to taste.

5

Plate the dish by starting with the fish, pouring the dill oil over it, adding the jalapeno mayo, and decorating with thin slices of apple and sprigs of thyme.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbakingboiling

Equipment Needed

blenderkitchen towel or cheese cloth

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

fishmilk

Also Known As

Cod with Dill SauceIcelandic Fish Dish

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