Re: Lutfisk
Living in North Dakota among a HEAVILY Scandinavian population, we’re well stocked with lutfisk. Two observations.
1) if you’re getting it from a church basement served from very large batches held in steamer trays, it’s going to be disappointing, if not revolting.
2) If you’re being served from a long time lutfisk cook and devotee as part of a small family/friends meal, it can be excellent.
It’s definitely one of those dishes heavily reliant on the cooks experience, skill, and attention to detail.
This article on Lutefisk seems to agree with you. (eg; avoid the church mass-lutefisk feed)
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/scandinavians-strange-holiday-lutefisk-tradition-2218218/