Sild og poteter is a traditional dish originating from Norway. The dish is usually made with a combination of herring fillets, potatoes, pickled and sliced beets, onions, butter, dill, and sour cream. The herring fillets are placed on a platter and garnished with sliced beets and sliced onions.
The combination is topped with sour cream and dill sprigs, and it's then served accompanied by boiled buttered potatoes sprinkled with dill. The dish is especially popular during summer.
Sake nigiri sushi is a Japanese type of nigiri sushi, with origins in Norway. It consists of hand-pressed sushi rice that's topped with slices of salmon. The dish has a soft texture and a clean finish that makes it good for sushi newcomers, although the flavor can be a bit fishier than maguro (tuna) nigiri sushi.
Traditionally, this type of sushi is eaten by hand in a single bite. It's usually accompanied by soy sauce, wasabi, or pickled ginger (gari) on the side.
Fiskesuppe is a popular Norwegian fish soup characterized by its creamy texture and buttery flavor. This comforting dish appears in many regional and seasonal versions, but it usually consists of various types of fish, shellfish, and root vegetables, cooked in a rich broth with butter, milk, and cream.
Even though it is native to Norwegian coastal areas, this hearty, chowder-like soup is considered to be a national specialty which is prepared and consumed throughout the country. Before serving, it is seasoned with a variety of fresh herbs and a drizzle of tangy lemon juice.
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In Denmark, fried plaice fillets are a restaurant staple as well as a common home cooked meal. They are usually breaded or lightly dusted with rye flour before they are pan-fried until golden and crispy. Fillets are often incorporated in the open-faced stjerneskud, a variety of smørrebrød, but are also commonly enjoyed as the main course, usually accompanied by potatoes, Danish rémoulade, parsley sauce, salads, sautéed vegetables, or lemon wedges.
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Stekt fisk is a traditional fish specialty that is made by braising seasoned and floured fish fillets in melted butter. Although it usually features smaller fish varieties, this dish can be prepared with various types of fish. With a slightly crispy crust on the outside, the tender pieces of fish are typically drizzled with the braising sauce before serving, and they are usually paired with some creamed peas or creamed carrots and boiled potatoes on the side.
Sursild is a Norwegian pickled fish delicacy that is traditionally consumed during the winter holiday season, particularly on Christmas. The dish is usually made by combining slices of salted herring, onion slices, and a variety of spices such as allspice, black peppercorns, and mustard seeds in a jar, which is then filled with a boiled vinegar-based mixture.
A common breakfast meal, the pickled fish is usually consumed with slices of fresh bread, smeared with butter, and topped with onion slices, or with a side of boiled potatoes as a part of a large dinner. In Norway, jars of pre-made pickled herrings are also sold in numerous supermarkets in the country.
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Danish fiskefrikadeller are traditional pan-fried fish patties. They are made with a creamy mixture of ground white fish fillets, eggs, milk, onions, and various spices and fresh herbs. Some varieties often incorporate cream, breadcrumbs, and other seafood ingredients such as salmon and shrimps.
These nutritious fish cakes are enjoyed as the main course and are usually accompanied by buttered boiled potatoes, Danish rémoulade, and lemon wedges.
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Bergensk fiskesuppe is a traditional fish soup originating from Bergen. Although there's an ongoing debate about what should be in the soup, it often contains pollock or salmon, pickled purslane, vegetables such as onions, carrots, leeks, and celery, sour cream, vinegar, salt, pepper, sugar, and traditionally, but rarely in practice - the bones of young saithe.
Alternatively, the bones of haddock or cod are also acceptable for making the fish stock. Fish balls are sometimes also added to the soup. Before serving, Bergen fish soup is topped with a dollop of sour cream. If desired, garnish the soup with chives and serve it with crusty bread on the side.
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Stegt rødspætte is a traditional fish dish consisting of pan-fried plaice. The dish is usually made with a combination of plaice, rye flour, olive oil, butter, lemon, parsley, salt, pepper, and new potatoes. The fish is patted dry, seasoned with salt and pepper, and coated with rye flour.
It is then fried in a pan in a mixture of olive oil and butter on both sides until fully cooked. In another pan, butter is cooked with lemon slices and parsley. The fish is served on a plate and it’s topped with butter, lemon, and parsley. Boiled new potatoes make a classic accompaniment to this fish dish.
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Inlagd sill or pickled herring is a Swedish fish dish that has long been served in Sweden at Midsummer, Christmas, and Easter celebrations. The dish consists of cleaned, skinned, and salted herring that is soaked in a marinade of vinegar, sugar, chopped onions and carrots, allspice, bay leaves, pepper, and crushed peppercorns.
Before serving, the fish is cut into thick slices and it is traditionally garnished with minced red onion and sprigs of fresh dill. As always, Swedish snaps (shots of strong alcoholic beverages) are more than welcome to accompany this dish.
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