
Arbroath Smokies
Description
Arbroath Smokies - Authentic recipe from Great Britain. Ready in 30 min. Try it now!
Directions
✓ researched- 1
Prepare 500 g smoked haddock (Arbroath Smokies — already hot-smoked/cooked). Melt 50 g butter.
⏱️ approx. 12 min💡 Tip: Arbroath Smokies are a Scottish speciality (protected designation of origin) — hot-smoked haddock from the town of Arbroath, with golden-brown skin and moist, smoky flesh. Smoky, succulent, and maritime. A true delicacy (hot-smoked over hardwood, already cooked and ready to eat).
- 2
Warm the Smokies (already cooked), remove the flesh from the bone, and drizzle with melted butter and lemon juice.
⏱️ approx. 12 min💡 Tip: Arbroath Smokies are hot-smoked haddock from the Scottish town of Arbroath (protected geographical indication — PGI) — hot-smoked over hardwood (beech/oak) in barrels, with golden-copper skin and moist, smoky, cooked flesh. They are already cooked (ready to eat). Classically just warmed with butter and lemon, or used in pâté, soups, or with eggs. Smoky, succulent, and maritime. A Scottish delicacy.
- 3
Serve with butter, lemon, and parsley (warm or cold).
⏱️ approx. 12 min💡 Tip: Arbroath Smokies are served warm (just heated through) with butter, lemon, and bread, or in pâté, soups, or for breakfast (with a poached egg) — the smoky, succulent smoked haddock. Maritime and delicate. A Scottish speciality.
📜 Origin & History
Arbroath Smokies are a traditional Scottish dish consisting of smoked fish, particularly mackerel. The preparation is done in special smoking boxes developed in the port city of Arbroath. This smoking method has a long history and is closely connected to Scottish coastal culture, where fishing played an important role.
🌿 Regional variants
As a pâté
Blended into a smoky fish pâté.
In Cullen Skink
Used in a creamy smoked fish soup.
🍷 What goes with it?
Served warm with butter, lemon, and bread, or in pâté, soups, or for breakfast. Smoky, succulent, and maritime. A Scottish speciality.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Arbroath Smokies?
Arbroath Smokies are hot-smoked haddock from the Scottish harbour town of Arbroath (a protected geographical indication, PGI) — the fish are salted, dried, and hot-smoked over hardwood (beech/oak) in traditional barrels, resulting in golden-copper skin and moist, smoky, cooked flesh. They are already cooked and ready to eat. A prized Scottish delicacy. Smoky and maritime.
Are they already cooked?
Yes — Arbroath Smokies are HOT-smoked (as opposed to cold-smoked salmon) and are therefore already cooked and ready to eat. You simply need to warm them (or eat them cold). Classically served with nothing more than butter and lemon (the smoky aroma and succulence take centre stage). Cooked and tender.
How are they eaten?
Classically served warm (just briefly heated) with melted butter, lemon, and bread. Also excellent as a smoky fish pâté, in creamy soups (Cullen Skink-style), with a poached egg for breakfast, or folded into a risotto or gratin. The flesh comes away from the bone effortlessly. Smoky, succulent, and versatile.
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Ingredients
verified- Geräucherter Schellfisch500 g
- Lemon1 pcs
- Butter50 g
- Parsley20 g





