Door County Style Fish Boil
Experience the quintessential taste of Wisconsin’s Door County with this traditional Fish Boil recipe, a rustic and time-honored culinary celebration of the region's Scandinavian roots. Perfectly tender whitefish fillets, skin-on for authenticity, are boiled alongside savory baby red potatoes and sweet yellow onions in a briny bath of salt-infused water, creating a dish that is as simple as it is flavorful. This one-pot wonder, ready in just 35 minutes, is best served hot with melted butter for dipping and a squeeze of fresh lemon to enhance the natural flavors of the fish. Whether you're recreating the magic of a lakeside gathering or introducing a unique Midwestern specialty to your table, this classic Door County Style Fish Boil is sure to delight with its wholesome ingredients and hearty appeal. Perfect for seafood lovers and fans of cozy comfort food alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds whitefish fillets (skin-on, bone-in)
- 2 pounds baby red potatoes
- 3 yellow onions (peeled and quartered)
- 1.5 cups kosher salt
- 16 cups water
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 4 lemon wedges
Instructions
1. Fill a large stockpot or kettle with 16 cups of water and place it over medium-high heat.
2. Add 1.5 cups of kosher salt to the water and stir to dissolve. Bring the water to a rolling boil.
3. Add the baby red potatoes to the boiling water. Cook for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are nearly tender.
4. Add the quartered onions to the pot and boil for 5 more minutes.
5. Rinse the whitefish fillets under cold water and pat them dry. Carefully add the fish to the pot, placing them on top of the potatoes and onions.
6. Continue boiling for another 10 minutes, or until the fish is opaque, tender, and cooked through.
7. While the fish is cooking, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter in a small saucepan and set aside for serving.
8. Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the fish, potatoes, and onions from the boiling water, draining well.
9. Plate the fish, potatoes, and onions on a serving platter. Serve immediately with melted butter on the side and fresh lemon wedges for garnish.
10. Enjoy this classic Door County culinary tradition!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
687 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.7 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.4 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 194 mg | 65% | |
| Sodium | 26981 mg | 1173% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.6 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.5 g | ||
| Protein | 41.4 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.1 mcg | 40% | |
| Calcium | 139 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1222 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
