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

Name: Bacalhau Portuguese ao Forno (Salt Cod with Tomatoes and Olives)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 33 min
Total time: 58 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Portuguese
Ingredients: 2 whole Diced Onion; 3 whole Diced Tomatoes; 2 whole Fresh Basil; 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley; 2 whole Lemon Juice; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 pinch Salt; 2 lb Salted Cod; 0.25 cup Sliced Black Olives; 1 lb Sliced Potatoes

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Portuguese 🇵🇹 High-Protein 💪Low-Carb Sugar-Free Gluten-Free Whole30 Halal 🕌Pescatarian 🐟

Bacalhau Portuguese ao Forno layers desalinated salt cod with tender potatoes, sweet onions, and juicy tomatoes, then bakes it until the fish flakes and the vegetables meld together. A finish of briny black olives, fresh parsley, and a touch of olive oil brightens every bite. It’s a hearty, homey dish perfect for a family dinner or a relaxed weekend meal.

Prep25 mins
Cook33 mins
Serves8
DifficultyMedium

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

1

Refrigerate the cod in a large bowl of water for 24 hours, changing the soaking water 4 times to remove excess salt.
2

Drain the cod; add the lemon juice and salt. Marinate in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.
3

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4

Layer the cod, potatoes, onions, and tomatoes in a large baking dish. Place the bay leaves on top. Drizzle olive oil over the dish and season with salt.
5

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