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Door county fish boil recipe.
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Door County Fish Boil

The Door County fish boil is the Midwest's version of the classic crab boil, featuring tender whitefish and potatoes boiled in a large pot.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2
Calories: 661kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 quarts water
  • 1 cup kosher salt divided
  • 12 small baby red potatoes
  • 1 large yellow onion quartered
  • 1 pound whitefish fillets cut into 3 inch pieces
  • 1 packet Crab Boil seasoning optional
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter melted
  • 1 Lemon

Instructions

  • Fill a large pot with four quarts of water along with ½ cup of salt and bring to a boil over high heat on your stovetop.
  • Add the potatoes and onion, along with seafood boil seasoning wrapped in cheesecloth or placed in a tea diffuser, if desired. Boil until potatoes are fork tender, approximately 20-30 minutes.
  • When the potatoes are soft, add the fish and the remaining ½ cup of salt. Boil for 3-5 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.
  • When the fish is done, drain the water in a colander and return fish, onion, and potatoes to the pot. Discard the seasoning.
  • Add butter to the pot and gently stir to evenly coat everything.
  • Serve on plates with sliced lemon. (Alternatively, lemon juice can be squeezed into the pot when the butter is added)

Notes

Crab boil seasoning is not a traditional ingredient in classic fish boils, but it does improve the overall flavor, which is why I use it in my recipe. It is best to keep the seasonings wrapped in cheesecloth or a tea infuser to prevent them from clinging to the cooked fish and potatoes. For a more traditional recipe, leave out the crab boil seasoning.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 661kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 2146mg | Potassium: 2808mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 394IU | Vitamin C: 71mg | Calcium: 217mg | Iron: 5mg