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Iceland Baked Fish Recipe

Iceland Baked Fish Recipe

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The Iceland Baked Fish Recipe is a traditional dish from Iceland. It is a simple and nutritious way of preparing fish, one of the staple foods in Icelandic cuisine.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 People
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Icelandic
Calories: 836
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 8 lbs cod 8 oz cod fillets
  • 2 lemon
  • 12 oz cheese .grated cheese gram emmenthal cheese
  • 2 tablespoon mustard
  • 2 cup cream
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs

Equipment

  • Large baking dish for baking the fish.
  • Mixing bowl for preparing any seasonings or marinades.
  • Measuring spoons and cups for accurate ingredient measurements.
  • Whisk for mixing ingredients or creating marinades.
  • Cooking brush for applying marinades or oil.
  • Aluminum foil or parchment paper for lining the baking dish (optional.
  • Serving platter or dish for presenting the baked fish.

Method
 

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C.)
  1. a. Turn on the oven and set the temperature to 375°F (190°C.
  2. b. Allow the oven to preheat for about 10-15 minutes.
Grease a baking dish with 1 tablespoon of butter.
  1. a. Take a baking dish and use 1 tablespoon of butter to grease it thoroughly.
Place the fish fillets in the greased baking dish.
  1. a. Lay out the 6 cod fish fillets or 2/3 of the fish fillets in the prepared baking dish.
Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon over the fish.
  1. a. Cut one lemon in half and squeeze its juice evenly over the fish fillets.
In a separate bowl, mix 12 oz of grated Emmental cheese with 2 tablespoons of mustard.
  1. a. Take a bowl and combine 12 oz of grated Emmental cheese with 2 tablespoons of mustard, stirring until well mixed.
Spread the cheese and mustard mixture over the fish fillets.
  1. a. Use a spatula or spoon to evenly distribute the cheese and mustard mixture over the fish.
Place the remaining fish fillets on top.
  1. a. If you have more fish fillets, layer the rest on top of the cheese-covered ones.
Pour 2 cups of cream over the fish.
  1. a. Carefully pour 2 cups of cream over the fish in the baking dish.
Sprinkle 1 cup of breadcrumbs evenly over the top.
  1. a. Evenly distribute 1 cup of breadcrumbs over the cream-covered fish.
Cut the remaining lemon into thin slices and arrange them on top of the breadcrumbs.
  1. a. Slice the remaining lemon thinly and place the lemon slices on top of the breadcrumbs.
Dot the surface with the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter.
  1. a. Use the last tablespoon of butter to dot the surface of the dish.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
  1. a. Carefully cover the baking dish with aluminum foil, ensuring it's tightly sealed.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  1. a. Place the covered dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, remove the aluminum foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
  1. a. Carefully remove the aluminum foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

Notes

Place lemon slices strategically for even flavor.
Adjust cheese quantity to personal taste preferences.
Use fresh breadcrumbs for a crispy topping.
Check fish for doneness by flaking with a fork.
Experiment with different types of fish for variety.
Preparing the cheese-mustard mixture in advance saves time.
Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.