Whitefish Salad Recipes

SMOKED WHITEFISH SALAD

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Remove the skin from the whitefish (it will lift off easily). Use clean fingers or a fork to pull the fish off of the bones. Transfer the fish to a medium-sized bowl. Use a fork to break the whitefish into smaller pieces, removing any small bones you find.
• Add 1/3 cup mayonnaise, the celery, dill, and lemon juice and mix well. Taste and adjust the seasonings if desired, adding more mayonnaise if you prefer a creamier texture or milder flavor.

WHITEFISH SALAD

Steps:

• Purchase a whole smoked whitefish of about 2 lbs. Smoked whitefish can be found at kosher markets or your local deli.If you purchased fillets, remove the skin, then skip ahead in the directions to where it says "When the fish is cleaned..."
• Peel the skin from the whitefish. It should come off easily, like paper. On each side of the fish, you will see a center line running from tail to gill. Using a fork, pull the meat outward from that center line, following the diagonal grain of the meat. Pulling the meat from the bones in this way will help you avoid the tiny bones that are sometimes caught in the meat.Place the meat in a pile beside the fish.When the fish is cleaned, flake the meat in small pieces into a mixing bowl, checking for bones with your fingers as you go. If you notice any bones, remove them and discard.
• Once the meat is in the bowl, shred it with a fork and your fingers. Remove any additional bones you might have missed.Add mayonnaise, sour cream, celery pieces, dill, and chives to the whitefish and use the fork to blend. Season the salad with pepper and fresh lemon juice to taste. I usually don't add any additional salt, since the meat is quite salty, but you can add some if you feel the salad needs it. Also, I like a lot of lemon juice in this salad-- I usually squeeze the juice of 1 whole lemon in, at least.
• Serve atop rye bread, bagels, vegetable crudites, crackers, or however you wish-- get creative! Here are some serving suggestions:
• Stuffed Tomato: Core a fresh tomato and scoop out the seeds/pulp. Fill the tomato with whitefish salad. Garnish with fresh dill and serve with sliced Persian cucumbers. This serving suggestion is low carb and gluten free. You can also stuff half an avocado instead of a tomato, if you prefer.
• Whitefish Appetizer: Spread whitefish salad onto a cracker made from rye or your favorite whole grain. Garnish with two half-sour pickle slices and fresh dill. This makes a great appetizer, or serve with a bowl of soup or salad for a light lunch.
• Whitefish Bagel Supreme: Toast your favorite flavored bagel. Spread half of the bagel liberally with cream cheese. Add a few slices of lox and some thinly sliced onions. Top with a scoop of whitefish salad. Serve open-faced topped garnished with fresh chives. Or, to make a more filling meal, close the sandwich with the other bagel portion and slice the sandwich in half.

SMOKED WHITEFISH SALAD

Steps:

• Place the onions in a small bowl and cover with cold water. Let soak for 15 minutes. Drain.
• Meanwhile, using a small knife and your hands, remove the skin, bones, and any brown bits from the whitefish and discard. Flake the whitefish into small pieces into a medium bowl, checking again for any bones.
• Add the egg and onion to the whitefish and mash together with a fork. Stir in the mayonnaise and lemon juice. (For a smoother textured salad, pulse the whitefish mixture in a food processor.) Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

SMOKED WHITEFISH SALAD WITH CRèME FRAîCHE AND CAPERS

Steps:

• Using your fingers, pick the meat off the skeleton of the fish, shredding it into a bowl. Discard bones and skin. If using fillets, use your fingers to coarsely shred the meat.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients. Gently fold fish into cream mixture until well combined. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
• Before serving, taste and add more onion, mustard or pepper if needed.

MARK SIEGEL'S WHITEFISH SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Keeping the skin of the whitefish intact and the head still attached, carefully remove the bones from the whitefish and place the meat in a mixing bowl.
• 2. Dice the celery and combine with the whitefish, along with 1 cup of the sour cream, the mayonnaise, and the pepper. Add the dill and parsley and as much more sour cream as is wanted.
• 3. Stuff the mixture back into the skin of the whitefish, remaking the shape of a fish. Garnish with additional dill and parsley.

WHITEFISH AND BAKED-SALMON SALAD

Steps:

• Place whitefish and salmon in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until chunky. Transfer to a medium-size bowl. Stir in mayonnaise, onion, and pepper. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

EASY SMOKED WHITEFISH SALAD

Steps:

• Flake the fish and stir in the mayo. Pass the crackers, veggies and bread to spread the fish on.
• This is wonderful for a cocktail party.

WHITEFISH SALAD AND ROASTED BEET COLESLAW

Steps:

• for coleslaw:
• Preheat oven to 425°F. Trim beet tops. Wrap each beet in foil. Roast until tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Cool in foil. Peel beets and grate coarsely.
• Blend oil, vinegar and horseradish in large bowl. Mix in beets, cabbage and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Cover; chill 2 days, tossing occasionally.
• for whitefish:
• Sprinkle whitefish with salt and pepper. Steam whitefish until opaque in center, about 10 minutes. Cool. Blend mayonnaise, horseradish and chopped tarragon in medium bowl. Flake fish coarsely; fold into dressing. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill 1 day to blend flavors.
• Drain half of coleslaw in sieve (reserve remainder for another use). Line eight 2/3-cup ramekins or custard cups with plastic wrap, leaving overhang. Pack 1/4 cup whitefish salad into 1 side of each ramekin; pack 1/4 cup drained coleslaw next to whitefish. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover; chill.) Turn molds out onto plates; peel off plastic.