Smoked scoter strips

Smoked scoter strips are a traditional preserved delicacy made from the meat of the scoter, a large sea duck. The dish involves smoking and drying the duck meat, often seasoned with salt and spices, resulting in a chewy, intensely flavored product. It originates from coastal regions of Northern Europe, particularly Scandinavia and the Baltic, where it was historically a vital source of nutrition for fishermen and coastal communities.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is very high in protein and fat, with virtually no carbohydrates, making it a dense energy source. It provides significant amounts of iron, zinc, and B vitamins, particularly niacin (B3) and B12, with a rough calorie count of 250-300 kcal per 100g serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	25 g
Carbs	0 g
Fat	20 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	0 g
Sodium	800 mg
Niacin (B3)	6.5 mg
Vitamin B12	2.5 µg
Iron	3.2 mg
Zinc	2.8 mg
Phosphorus	220 mg
Selenium	18 µg
Potassium	280 mg
Vitamin D	1.2 µg

Per 100 g · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, smoked scoter strips are a prime example of traditional food preservation techniques born from necessity in harsh coastal climates. Nutritionally, the smoking process not only imparts flavor but also acts as a natural preservative, and the high fat content from the sea duck provides essential fatty acids.