Wisconsin fish boil
Wisconsin fish boil is a traditional cooking method and a cultural event popular in the state of Wisconsin, United States. It involves boiling a mixture of fish, typically whitefish, potatoes, onions, and sometimes other ingredients in a large pot of water over an open fire.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds white fish fillets (or any firm white fish)
- 8 small red potatoes halved
- 2 medium onions quartered
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 4 sprigs fresh parsley
- 4 tablespoons salt
- 1 lemon sliced
- Butter melted (for serving)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water, about two-thirds full, and place it over high heat.
- Add the salt to the water and bring it to a rolling boil.
- Carefully add the potatoes, onions, thyme, parsley, and lemon slices to the pot.
- Let the potatoes and onions boil for about 15 minutes or until they are almost tender.
- Gently place the fish fillets into the pot and let them cook for 10-15 minutes, or until they are opaque and flake easily with a fork.
- While the fish is cooking, melt some butter for serving and season it with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
- Once the fish is cooked, carefully remove everything from the pot using a slotted spoon or strainer, ensuring not to break the fish fillets.
- Serve the fish, potatoes, and onions hot on a platter, and drizzle them with the melted butter.
- Garnish with some fresh herbs if desired.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 705kcal (35%)Carbohydrates: 62g (21%)Protein: 98g (196%)Fat: 8g (12%)Saturated Fat: 3g (19%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 227mg (76%)Sodium: 7277mg (316%)Potassium: 3047mg (87%)Fiber: 8g (33%)Sugar: 7g (8%)Vitamin A: 163IU (3%)Vitamin C: 51mg (62%)Calcium: 109mg (11%)Iron: 6mg (33%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
