For a richer flavor, use high-quality extra virgin olive oil. Adjust the amount of salt according to your preference, keeping in mind the saltiness of the cod. Feel free to add other vegetables such as bell peppers or garlic for extra flavor. Serve hot with a side of crusty bread to soak up the delicious olive oil.
Bacalhau Portuguese ao Forno (Salt Cod with Tomatoes and Olives)
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PREP TIME25 mins
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COOK TIME33 mins
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TOTAL TIME25 hrs 58 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS7
Embark on a culinary journey to Portugal with this rustic and comforting baked cod dish. Flaky salt cod, tender potatoes, sweet tomatoes, and briny olives unite in a symphony of Mediterranean flavors, all bathed in luscious olive oil.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate16 g
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Cholesterol173 mg
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Fiber3 g
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Protein73 g
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Saturated Fat1 g
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Sodium8042 mg
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Sugar4 g
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Fat7 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
24 hrs
Begin by rehydrating the salt cod. Submerge it in a large bowl of cold water, ensuring it's fully covered. Place the bowl in the refrigerator and let it soak for 24 hours, changing the water every 6 hours to draw out the excess salt.
02
Step
1 hrs
After soaking, drain the cod and gently pat it dry with paper towels. In a bowl, mix cod with lemon juice and salt. Allow the cod to marinate in the refrigerator for about 1 hour, allowing the citrus notes to meld with the fish.
03
Step
0 mins
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
04
Step
0 mins
In a large baking dish, create layers of the marinated cod, potato slices, onion wedges, and tomato wedges. Tuck the fresh bay leaves amongst the layers. Drizzle generously with olive oil and season lightly with salt.
05
Step
3 mins
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the cod flakes easily with a fork. Sprinkle the chopped black olives and parsley over the dish and continue baking for an additional 3 minutes, or until everything is heated through and the flavors have harmonized.
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Estelle Lubowitz
Jul 2, 2025The key is to change the water frequently when soaking the cod. It makes a huge difference!
Cheyenne Labadie
Jul 1, 2025Next time, I'll try adding a pinch of chili flakes for a little heat.
Rahsaan Feest
Jul 1, 2025My family loved it! This is going into our regular dinner rotation.
Blanche Kuhnbotsford
Jul 1, 2025I was a bit skeptical about the salt cod, but this recipe converted me. It's amazing!
Monty Ankunding
Jul 1, 2025So easy to make, and it's a real crowd-pleaser! I'll definitely be making this again.
Rusty Bernier
Jul 1, 2025I added some roasted red peppers, and it was a fantastic addition.
Eva Klockohettinger
Jun 30, 2025Absolutely delicious! The cod was perfectly flaky, and the flavors were incredible.