Portuguese Cod Fish Casserole
Description
Soaked salt cod (bacalhau) is baked with sliced potatoes, olive oil, garlic, and other seasonings in this savory casserole.
Ingredients
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2 pounds salted cod fish
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5 large potatoes, peeled and sliced
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3 large onions, sliced
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3/4 cup olive oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
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1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
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1 teaspoon paprika
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3 tablespoons tomato sauce
Directions
1
Soak salted cod in cold water overnight or for a few hours. Drain water, repeat. Heat a large pot of water until boiling. Cook cod for 5 minutes; drain and cool, leaving cod in large pieces. Set aside.
2
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
3
In an 8x11 casserole dish, layer half the potato slices, all of the cod, and all of the onions. Top with remaining potato slices. In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic, parsley, pepper flakes, paprika, and tomato sauce. Pour evenly over casserole.
4
Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.