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Nutritional Values

🔥600kcal
💪40gProtein
🌾30gCarbs
🥑28gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️250 gServing

* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥚 Eggs 🐟 Fish

Aarhus Stegt Rødspætte

How to order / say it
Say it Aarhus stegt rødspætte — [Ow-hoos stegt ruh-dspay-teh]
Order I'd like Aarhus Stegt Rødspætte, please.
Locally Jeg vil gerne bestille Aarhus stegt rødspætte.
Say locally

Crispy fried plaice served with remoulade.

Why try it?

This dish highlights Aarhus's coastal location, bringing fresh seafood directly to the table with a crisp finish.

How it tastes

The plaice is tender and flaky on the inside with a golden crispy coating, served with a tangy remoulade sauce.

Origin & History — first documented: 1920

Traditional to the Aarhus area since the early 20th century, this dish became a hallmark of seaside eateries.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🐟 500 g plaice fillets
  • 🌾 100 g breadcrumbs
  • 🥚 2 eggs
  • 🌾 50 g flour
  • 🥣 100 g remoulade
  • 🍋 1 lemon

Method

  1. 1 Season plaice fillets with salt.
  2. 2 Dredge fillets in flour, then dip in beaten eggs.
  3. 3 Coat with breadcrumbs and fry until golden.
  4. 4 Serve with a slice of lemon and remoulade.

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