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Traditional Portuguese Bacalhau de Páscoa

A classic Portuguese dish of salted cod, potatoes, and eggs, baked to perfection.

120 minutes4 servings
Traditional Portuguese Bacalhau de Páscoa
Photo: Lou Haach · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Soak the salted cod in water for 24 hours, changing the water every 6 hours.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  3. In a bowl, mix potatoes, onion, garlic, olive oil, milk, salt, and pepper.
  4. Place the cod in a baking dish and top with the potato mixture.
  5. Bake for 30 minutes.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and pour over the cod.
  7. Bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  8. Cook fish and seafood to an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F) before serving.

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