White Gull Inn Traditional Fish Boil
Experience the rich culinary tradition of Door County with the White Gull Inn Traditional Fish Boil, a rustic yet flavorful recipe that highlights the bounty of Lake Michigan. Featuring tender whitefish steaks, hearty red potatoes, and sweet onions simmered together in a salted boil, this dish is a quintessential Midwest feast. Authenticity reigns supreme, with the option to prepare it over a wood fire for smoky depth. Completed with melted butter and fresh lemon wedges, every bite bursts with simplicity and a perfectly balanced taste of briny, buttery goodness. Perfect for gatherings, this regional specialty celebrates community and tradition with its bold flavors, minimal prep time, and hearty servings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Fresh Lake Michigan whitefish (cleaned and cut into steaks about 2 inches thick)
- 2 pounds Small red potatoes (washed)
- 4 pieces Sweet onions (peeled and quartered)
- 1 cup Kosher salt
- 0.5 cup Melted butter (for serving)
- 4 pieces Lemon wedges (for serving)
- 4 gallons Water
Instructions
In a large, heavy-duty pot or kettle (preferably over a wood fire for authentic flavor), add 4 gallons of water and bring to a boil.
Add the kosher salt to the boiling water, stirring until it is fully dissolved. The large quantity of salt is essential to season the fish and vegetables properly.
Carefully add the red potatoes to the pot and allow them to cook for 20 minutes. Maintain a steady rolling boil throughout the cooking process.
After the potatoes have cooked for 20 minutes, add the quartered onions to the pot and boil for an additional 5 minutes.
Finally, place the whitefish steaks into a wire basket (if available) or simply add them to the boiling water. Boil everything together for another 10-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the potatoes are tender.
Carefully remove the fish, potatoes, and onions from the pot using a slotted spoon or the wire basket. Allow excess water to drain.
Serve the fish, potatoes, and onions hot, accompanied by melted butter and lemon wedges on the side for added flavor.
Optional: For a traditional finish, sprinkle a small amount of the remaining salt water over the fish before serving to enhance the seasoning.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3661 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 179.7 g | 230% | |
| Saturated Fat | 79.7 g | 399% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1147 mg | 382% | |
| Sodium | 108784 mg | 4730% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 225.0 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.8 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.9 g | ||
| Protein | 287.4 g | 575% | |
| Vitamin D | 68.0 mcg | 340% | |
| Calcium | 1511 mg | 116% | |
| Iron | 13.6 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 9836 mg | 209% | |
*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.
