Torsk (Scandinavian Cod)

Torsk is a Scandinavian dish of poached and broiled cod with butter. You can use frozen cod; defrosting is not necessary.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 670 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1 dash paprika
• 6 (6 ounce) fillets cod
• 6 cups water, or more as needed
• 1.5 cups butter, melted

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the broiler. Lightly grease a cookie sheet.

Step 2

Mix together water, sugar, and salt in a large saucepan. Add fillets to water mixture; add more water to fully submerge fillets if needed. Bring water to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil for 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 3

Remove fillets from water and blot dry on paper towels. Brush with 6 tablespoons melted butter; sprinkle with paprika.

Step 4

Broil in the preheated broiler until fillets are golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes per inch of thickness. Serve with remaining melted butter.