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Ufsi (black pollock)

Black pollock is a white fish with firm flesh and a pronounced flavor. Pan-fried with onions and butter, it makes a simple, tasty dish typical of Icelandic family meals.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

277 kcal per serving

Protein
37.2 g
Carbohydrates
4.9 g
of which sugars
2.5 g
Fat
11.8 g
of which saturated fat
7.2 g
Fiber
0.9 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Peel the onions and slice them finely into rings.
  2. Melt half the butter in a pan over medium heat and sauté the onions for 8 minutes, until soft and golden.
  3. Pat the black pollock fillets dry, season them with salt and pepper, and lightly flour them.
  4. Push the onions to one side of the pan and place the fillets in the remaining butter over medium-high heat.
  5. Brown for 3 minutes per side, until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily.
  6. Add the water to the pan and let it cook for 2 minutes, spooning it over the fish.
  7. Serve the fish topped with its onions, alongside the boiled potatoes.

Variations and tips

Tomato version. Add two chopped tomatoes with the onions for a fresher sauce.

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