Jul 14 2026
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Lake Superior Whitefish Recipe

Inspired by State and Lake Chicago Tavern
Time45m
Serves4

topped with fresh crab salad, roasted sweet pepper sauce

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Ingredients

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Fish

Crab Salad

Roasted Sweet Pepper Sauce

Method

Preparing the Fish

  1. 1

    Cook the Whitefish

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Season the whitefish fillets with olive oil, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

Making the Crab Salad

  1. 2

    Combine Ingredients

    In a bowl, gently mix the fresh crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped celery, chives, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Adjust the seasoning as needed.

Preparing the Roasted Sweet Pepper Sauce

  1. 3

    Roast the Peppers

    Roast the red bell peppers under a broiler or on a grill until the skins are charred. Place them in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let them steam for 10 minutes. Peel the skins off and chop the peppers.

  2. 4

    Make the Sauce

    In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add the chopped roasted peppers, salt, pepper, and balsamic vinegar. Cook for 5 minutes and then blend until smooth.

Assembly

  1. 5

    Plate the Dish

    Place a portion of the baked whitefish on each plate, top with a generous scoop of crab salad, and drizzle with the roasted sweet pepper sauce. Serve immediately.

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