Taste of the Sea: Bacalao a la Vizcaína (Basque-style Salt Cod)

Basque-style Salt Cod, also known as Bacalao a la Vizcaína, is a traditional dish from the Basque region of Spain. This flavorful and hearty recipe features salt cod, tomatoes, peppers, and onions, creating a delicious taste of the sea.

Taste of the Sea: Bacalao a la Vizcaína (Basque-style Salt Cod)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound salt cod, soaked and desalted
  • 2 onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 red bell peppers, roasted, peeled, and sliced
  • 2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Place the soaked and desalted salt cod in a baking dish.
  3. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onions and garlic until soft.
  4. Add the roasted red peppers, tomatoes, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Pour the mixture over the salt cod in the baking dish.
  6. Add the white wine and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
  7. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  8. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cod is tender.
  9. Serve the Basque-style salt cod hot, garnished with extra parsley if desired.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Baking dish Skillet Knife Cutting board

Tools

Oven Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the Basque-style salt cod with crusty bread and a side salad for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

Soaking the salt cod in water for 24-48 hours, changing the water several times, is essential to remove excess salt before cooking.

Cost

$20