Smoked Whitefish Brandade Recipe

Name: Smoked Whitefish Brandade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups whole milk; 7 garlic cloves, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1 medium Yukon Gold potato, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick; 3 bay leaves; 1 thyme sprig; 5 ounces skinless, boneless smoked whitefish; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (3 ounces); Grilled bread, for serving

Servings: persons

1
In a saucepan, simmer the milk with the garlic, salt, potato, bay leaves and thyme, covered, until the potato is tender, 15 minutes.
2
Remove from the heat and add the whitefish; let stand for 5 minutes.
3
Fine-strain the mixture, reserving the milk; discard the herbs.
4
Preheat the broiler.
5
In a food processor, blend the fish, potato and garlic, adding the reserved milk 1 tablespoon at a time, until a thick puree forms.
6
Blend in the 1/4 cup of olive oil in a thin stream.
7
Add 3/4 cup of the grated cheese and pulse just until incorporated.
8
Grease a 2 1/2- to 3-cup baking dish.
9
Spread the whitefish brandade in the dish and drizzle with oil.
10
Top with the remaining cheese.
11
Broil the brandade 6 inches from the heat until golden, 10 minutes.
12
Serve with grilled bread.

604

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups whole milk, 7 garlic cloves, crushed, 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, 1 medium Yukon Gold potato, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick, and more.

Yes, Smoked Whitefish Brandade falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Smoked Whitefish Brandade

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Variations & substitutions

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