The Holy Fish

Shot entirely on location in Norway, the culinary travel series hosted by Andreas Viestead offers a rich visual tour of Nordic cuisine, culture and history. In each episode, Andreas makes enticing dishes using locally sourced ingredients, helping viewers to bring the aromas and tastes of Norway into their home kitchens.

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The Holy Fish

Season 1 Episode 109 | 26m 46s | CC

Andreas visits the coastline of Helgeland in northern Norway, where the mystical and delicious halibut makes its home among the islets and skerries. Andreas demonstrates how different cooking methods can elicit different flavors and textures from the fish. Dishes include: the smoked Greenland halibut; pickled halibut, baked halibut; and finally, pan-fried halibut served with veal demi-glace.

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