Estonian Cod Salad with Horseradish Sauce
- 2 lb. cod fillets, cut into 2-inch pieces
- Salt
- 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup prepared horseradish, well drained
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise, preferably Hellmann's
- 1 dash sugar
- 1/4 cup very finely chopped onion
- 2 medium-size Kirby cucumbers, peeled and cut into sm. dice
- 3 tbsp. finely chopped fresh dill
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 head Boston lettuce, leaves separated, rinsed, and patted dry
- Place the cod fillets in a shallow enameled pan, add enough water to cover, and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, reduce the heat to low, and poach the fish until it just begins to flake, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Drain the fish thoroughly and place it in a large bowl.
- Sprinkle with the lemon juice.
- In a small bowl, combine the horseradish, sour cream, mayonnaise, sugar, onion, cucumbers, and dill.
- Mix thoroughly and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the fish gently but thoroughly with this mixture, cover, and refrigerate for 45 minutes.
- Arrange on a bed of lettuce.
cod fillets, salt, lemon juice, horseradish, sour cream, mayonnaise, sugar, onion, cucumbers, fresh dill, freshly ground black pepper, boston lettuce
Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/20159 (may not work)