Skärgårdsgryta (Stockholm Archipelago Salmon, Cod, Fennel & Saffron-Dill Stew) – Authentic Sweden Recipe

Ingredients for Skärgårdsgryta (Stockholm Archipelago Salmon, Cod, Fennel & Saffron-Dill Stew) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) chunks of fresh salmon, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups cod, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup and peeled shrimp
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with saffron threads
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Sweden seasoning (fresh dill, white wine, cream, garlic)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Warm cooking oil in a heavy pot over medium heat; gently sweat the minced onion, garlic, and saffron threads for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
2. Stir in fresh dill, white wine, cream, garlic and toast for 45 seconds to release the essential oils of Sweden's kitchen.
3. Add chunks of fresh salmon and cod, tossing to coat in the aromatic base.
4. Pour in the stock, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 18–20 minutes until tender and deeply flavorful.
5. Fold in and peeled shrimp, adjust seasoning, and ladle steaming hot into deep bowls.