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Pollock have a sweet and mild, delicate taste with white flesh, large flakes, a slightly coarse texture and a low oil content. They have a similar but somewhat milder flavour as haddock or cod. A wonderful fish that can be used for all types of preparations. From simple casual dishes to fine sophisticated fare, it has a light and delicate flavour that fits well with tastes from around the globe.

Check out this great recipe from: whiskaversebaking.com

PLOKKFISKUR (ICELANDIC FISH STEW)

While some might define this as a casserole, they certainly won't argue about it's status as a comfort food. Creamy, salty, and cheesy, this heart-warming dish makes for a delicious, simple meal, ready in under an hour.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 pound potatoes peeled and diced
• 2 small yellow onions diced
• 1 clove garlic diced
• 1 pound white fish filets cod, haddock, or pollock
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour can substitute gluten-free flour
• 1 cup whole milk can substitute fish broth
• ½ teaspoon salt plus 2 tablespoons for cooking fish
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard optional
• White pepper to taste
• 1 cup shredded Havarti cheese

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Place fish in saucepan over medium heat and cover with water. Add 2 tablespoons of salt and bring to a boil. Cook for about 10 minutes, until the fish is flaky. Drain and set aside. If making your dish dairy-free, reserve 1 cup of this broth for later use.
• In a large pot, cover diced potatoes with water and bring to a boil. Cook until they are fork-tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Melt butter in a saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and saute until translucent, before mixing in garlic.
• Add flour and cook until the mixture bubbles.
• Slowly stir in milk and mustard before adding the white fish. Break apart the fish as you stir it into the mixture.
• Stir in potatoes until the mixture is roughly homogenous. Season to taste with white pepper. You can transfer to bowls and serve it now, or continue for au gratin treatment.
• Transfer to heatproof baking dish (8”x8” or 7”x10”) and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Place under the broiler set to high heat for 2 minutes, or until the cheese starts to caramelize.
• Remove from oven and serve hot. For an authentic presentation, serve with rye bread and grass-fed butter.

NOTES:

• Most traditional recipes omit the garlic and only some include the mustard. Season to your own taste!
• If you have an Ikea nearby, you can substitute herrgård cheese for the havarti, for a more traditional Scandanavian flavor.
• For a dairy free version, you can omit the cheese and substitute the whole milk with 1 cup of the water in which the fish was boiled.