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Portuguese Baked Bacalhau

A baked dish of salted cod with potatoes, olives, and a creamy sauce.

120 minutes4 servings
Portuguese Baked Bacalhau
Photo: ANNE LOTTE · CC BY-SA 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Soak the salted cod in water for 24 hours, changing the water every 6 hours.
  2. In a pot, cook the potatoes in salted water until tender.
  3. In a separate pan, melt butter and add flour to make a roux.
  4. Stir in milk, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  5. Place the cod and potatoes in a baking dish.
  6. Pour the sauce over the cod and potatoes.
  7. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes.
  8. Cook fish and seafood to an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F) before serving.

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