Hamburger Pannfisch (North Sea Seared Cod & Salmon over Crispy Mustard-Dill Potatoes) – Authentic Germany Recipe
Port of Hamburg classic serving crisp-seared fish fillets over golden pan-fried potatoes and warm mustard sauce.
- Country of Origin
- 🇩🇪 Germany (Central Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- pescatarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Pan-seared cod and salmon fillets, Crispy skillet-fried potato slices, Coarse Dijon-dill cream sauce, Coarse grain mustard, Fresh dill
Ingredients for Hamburger Pannfisch (North Sea Seared Cod & Salmon over Crispy Mustard-Dill Potatoes) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) pan-seared cod and salmon fillets, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups crispy skillet-fried potato slices, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup coarse Dijon-dill cream sauce
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with coarse grain mustard
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Germany seasoning (fresh dill, white wine, butter)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and coarse grain mustard for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add pan-seared cod and salmon fillets and crispy skillet-fried potato slices along with fresh dill, white wine, butter, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with coarse Dijon-dill cream sauce and serve straight from the skillet.