Bacalhau Portuguese ao Forno (Salt Cod with Tomatoes and Olives)

Bacalhau Portuguese ao Forno (Salt Cod with Tomatoes and Olives)

Portuguese recipe for baked cod with potatoes, tomatoes and lots of olive oil. You need to soak the cod in water overnight to remove the salt. Serve hot.

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
33 mins
Additional Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 58 mins
Yield:
8 servings
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds salted cod fish
  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • salt to taste
  • 1 pound potatoes, cut into thick slices
  • 2 large onions, cut into 8 wedges
  • 3 tomatoes, cut into 8 wedges
  • 2 fresh bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup chopped black olives
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, or to taste

Directions

Step 1
Soak cod in a large bowl of water in the refrigerator for 24 hours, changing soaking water 4 times to remove excess salt.

Step 2
Drain water off cod; add lemon juice and salt. Let marinate in the refrigerator, about 1 hour.

Step 3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 4
Arrange layers of cod, potatoes, onions, and tomatoes in a large baking dish. Place bay leaves on top. Drizzle olive oil over baking dish and season with salt.

Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are tender and cod flakes easily with a fork, about 30 minutes. Add olives and parsley and continue baking until heated through, about 3 minutes more.

Editor’s Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of salted cod, which is soaked overnight to remove most of the salt. The actual amount of salt consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

433
Calories
7g
Fat
16g
Carbs
73g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 433
% Daily Value *
Total Fat7g 9%
Saturated Fat1g 6%
Cholesterol173mg 58%
Sodium8042mg 350%
Total Carbohydrate16g 6%
Dietary Fiber3g 10%
Total Sugars4g
Protein73g
Vitamin C26mg 132%
Calcium208mg 16%
Iron4mg 21%
Potassium2086mg 44%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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