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Pan-Fried Skrei with Mashed Potatoes à la Brandad

Serve Skrei with mashed potatoes à la Brandad and pickled red onion. It's a delicate and tasteful dish.

Cooking time40-50 min
Difficulty levelMedium
Rating2/5

Ingredients

Preparation

  • Cut the Skrei in servings, sprinkle with salt and leace for 7 minutes.
  • Rinse in cold water and gently dry with a paper towel.
  • Pan-fry the Skrei in margarine until it has a golden crust.
  • Add butter, turn the fish, set down the heat and fry for 5 minutes before serving.

Mashed potatoes à la Brandad

  • Sprinkle the Skrei wtih salt and leave for 20 minutes.
  • Rinse in cold water and cook in unsalted water.
  • Peel potatoes and cook tender in unsalted water.
  • Drain and let the potatoes steam until dry.
  • Mash the potatoes with butter.
  • Flake the cooked fish and gently fold into the mashed potatoes.
  • Heat up the mash and mix well.

Pickled red onion

  • Cut red onion in wedges and sauté tender in butter.
  • Add sugar and white wine vinegar, and let simmer for a couple of minutes.
  • Taste with cayenne pepper and salt. Add rocket right before serving.

Serving

  • Serve the Skrei with mashed potatoes à la Brandad and pickled red onion.