Cooking in the Centre of Fishery
In Northern Norway and Bodø, where the fisheries are so rich that people are spoilt for choice. But their favorite fish is still the modest pollock. Andreas finds out why and then makes seared pollock with onion jam, lingon berries and asparagus, homemade fish fingers with remoulade sauce and pollock gratin.

See the TV-episode at http://www.newscancook.com/home/video/flash/video-seared-pollock/.


Seared Pollock with Onion Jam, Lingonberries and Asparagus

Preperations and recipes

1. Cut the onion into thin slices and sprinkle with salt and sugar and let sit for 8 to 10 minutes. (This draws some moisture out of the onion which facilitates the caramelization.) In a medium pot, melt the butter over low heat.

2. Fold the onions into the butter until coated. Add the cloves and cook gently, stirring occasionally, for 12 to 15 minutes, or until sweet and golden brown. (The higher the heat, the faster the browning, but a good result is best obtained with low heat and a little patience.) Set aside and keep warm.

3. In a skillet, sear the bacon over medium high heat until crispy and golden brown. Push the bacon to one side and add the fish fillet to the pan, seasoning as you do so.

4. Sear in bacon fat for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until the meat flakes easily when poked with a fork. Set aside and keep warm.

5. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Break one asparagus with your fingers to see where it breaks naturally.

6. Cut off the dry, fibrous end of each asparagus and boil for 4 to 6 minutes or until almost tender. Serve right away.



Andreas Viestad, the chef
For four seasons, Norwegian Andreas Viestad integrated his remarkable knowledge of Nordic cuisine, culture and history, as well as his passion for eating and living well, into his public television series, New Scandinavian Cooking.


More information and booking
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