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Portuguese Grill Cod Fish | Bacalhau à Lagareiro

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Bacalhau Lagareiro

Cultural Context

Bacalhau Lagareiro is a traditional Portuguese dish that highlights the country's deep connection with cod, a staple of Portuguese cuisine. The dish is often enjoyed during festive occasions and family gatherings, celebrating the simplicity and richness of ingredients like olive oil, garlic, and potatoes. In modern times, variations can be found across Portugal and in Portuguese communities worldwide, showcasing the adaptability of this beloved dish.

PortuguesePTmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1.5 lb codfish
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup olive oil
1 lemon
4 cloves garlic
2 bay leaves
1.5 lb potatoes
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon thyme

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable while still providing a good cooking medium.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned black olives

Green olives can provide a different flavor profile while being similarly priced.

1

Soak the codfish in water with salt for 30 minutes.

2

Heat olive oil in a skillet and grill the codfish for about 3 minutes until golden.

3

In a baking dish, add olive oil and squeeze some lemon juice.

4

Transfer the grilled codfish to the baking dish.

5

Add sliced garlic and bay leaves to the codfish in the baking dish.

6

Flatten the boiled potatoes with your hands and place them in the baking dish with the codfish.

7

Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the potatoes.

8

Add more sliced garlic on top of the potatoes.

9

Drizzle more olive oil over the codfish and potatoes.

10

Bake in the oven at 200°C for 25 minutes until cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbakingboiling

Equipment Needed

large skilletbaking dishpotknifecutting board

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fishgluten

Also Known As

Lagareiro CodBacalhau à Lagareiro

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