Best Door County Fish Boil Sort Of Recipes

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DOOR COUNTY STYLE FISH BOIL



Door County Style Fish Boil image

Although an authentic fish boil is served with melted butter, the simple dill sauce in this recipe is a little healthier. Serve with coleslaw and dinner rolls. Some fish boils also serve corn on the cob boiled in the fish boil.

Provided by Member 610488

Categories     Whitefish

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 quarts water
1 small onion, quartered
1/2 cup celery leaves
1/2 cup celery rib, cut into 3 inch chunks
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 teaspoon dried dill
1/4 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
12 small new potatoes
6 carrots, cut into 1 inch chunks
1 1/2 lbs white fish fillets
2 tablespoons rolled oats
4 1/2 teaspoons dried dill
1 tablespoon paprika
2 tablespoons oil
lemon wedge (optional)

Steps:

  • In a stockpot, combine the water, onion, celery, vinegar, bay leaf, tarragon, dill, and fennel. The pot should be not more than half full.
  • Bring to a rolling boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes or more.
  • Place serving plates and plates in a warm oven or near the fire, if outdoors.
  • Scrub the potatoes but do not peel them. Add to the pot along with the carrots. Cook at a rolling boil for 15 minutes.
  • Divide the fish in 4 portions.Wrap 2 portions in well-washed cheesecloth. Repeat with the other two portions.
  • Add to the pot. When the stock returns to a boil, lower heat to simmer and cook fish for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the fish and vegetables to the warm platter and keep warm while you prepare the sauce.
  • Bring the cooking liquid to a full boil and cook for 2 minutes to reduce it to 2 cups. Strain 2 cups of the liquid into a measuring cup.
  • In a blender, grind the oats, dill and paprika to a fine powder. Add theoil and strained liquid. Process for 30 seconds. Transfer to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • When the sauce has thickened, taste and season as needed.
  • Either pour the sauce over each individual serving of fish and vegetables or place it in a gravy boat and pass it separately.
  • Garnish with lemon wedges.
  • VARIATION: Use about a 2 lb whole, cleaned whitefish and cook it 15 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 675.5, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 114.3, Sodium 248.5, Carbohydrate 104.1, Fiber 15.6, Sugar 9.6, Protein 43.8

DOOR COUNTY FISH BOIL DINNER (AT HOME)



Door County Fish Boil Dinner (At Home) image

If your not close enough to Door County, but are really in the mood for the delicious fish boil, you can make it at home now. Got this recipe from a free Door County dining guide. I put extra info in though so it truly tastes like the real deal!

Provided by livie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 pieces lake michigan whitefish, in 2 inch wide slices
16 small baby red potatoes (I use the B size baby red potatoes)
16 small sweet white onions, peeled and left whole (like pearl onions)
1/2 lb salt
2 gallons water
lemon wedge
Coleslaw

Steps:

  • Add a 1/4 lb. of the salt to water and bring to a boil. Add potatoes, boil for 16 minutes. Add onions, boil for 4 minutes more. Add fish and the other 1/4 lb. of salt and boil for 10 minutes, then drain in a colander. For each plate, place two pieces of fish, two potatoes and two onions. Then drizzle the fish, potatoes and onions with 2-3 tablespoons of melted butter (I use unsalted). Serve with a wedge of lemon, coleslaw and a piece of Door County cherry pie for dessert.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.6, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 11040.9, Carbohydrate 73.5, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 8.6, Protein 8.2

WHITE GULL INN TRADITIONAL FISH BOIL



White Gull Inn Traditional Fish Boil image

This is for anyone who has ever been to Door County, Wisconsin and attended a fish boil, an outdoor event held every night in the summer. Fish and potatoes are boiled outdoors in a huge kettle. This recipe, courtesy of Sheila Lukins from her "USA Cookbook" adapts the method for the indoor cook. It's best to use a 5 gallon pot with a removable insert (steamer or pasta insert.)

Provided by yooper

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 small small red potatoes
8 quarts water
2 cups salt (see note)
12 white fish fillets or 12 lake trout steaks, 2 inches thick (3 to 4 ounces each, 2 1/2 to 3 pounds total)
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
tartar sauce, for serving
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted for serving
2 lemons, cut in halves,for serving

Steps:

  • Wash the potatoes well and cut a thin slice off each end (this allows for better flavor penetration).
  • Set them aside.
  • Pour the water into a 5-gallon pot and bring it to a rolling boil.
  • Keep it boiling as much as possible during the cooking procedure.
  • Add 1 cup of the salt and the potatoes to the pot.
  • Cook until the poatoes are nearly done (test with a fork), 20 minutes.
  • Add the remaining 1 cup salt and the whitefish.
  • Cook until the fish is still firm but beginning to pull away from the bone when lifted with a fork, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • While the fish is cooking, skim the oil off the surface of the water with a spoon.
  • Lift the cooked potatoes and fish from the water and drain well.
  • Arrange the fish and potatoes on a large platter and sprinkle with the parsley.
  • Serve immediately with the Tartar sauce, melted butter for dipping or spooning over, and the lemons alongside.
  • NOTE: The amount of salt is based on the amount of water.
  • If you're increasing the amount of water, add 1 cup of salt for each additional gallon of water.

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