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Portuguese Garlic Flaked Cod And Potato Skillet

Name: Portuguese Garlic Flaked Cod And Potato Skillet
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Portuguese
Ingredients: 1.25 lb Skinless cod fillets, cut into 2-inch chunks; 4 tbsp Olive oil; 2 large Yellow onions, thinly sliced; 4 cloves Garlic, minced; 2 medium Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks; 4 large Eggs, beaten; 0.33 cup Black olives, pitted; 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped

A comforting skillet dish featuring tender flaked white cod gently tossed with slow-caramelized onions, crispyMatchstick potatoes, and rich beaten eggs finished with fresh cilantro and olives.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 45 min

Technique to learn

Residual-Heat Emulsification

Incorporating raw beaten eggs into a hot cooked dish off the direct heat source to create a smooth, rich sauce coating without curding.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a wide skillet over medium heat, add the cod chunks, and poach gently for 5 to 6 minutes until cooked through and easy to flake. Remove fish and set aside.
Step 2: Add the remaining two tablespoons of olive oil to the pan along with the matchstick potatoes. Fry over medium-high heat for 8 minutes until golden and crisp, then remove potatoes and drain on paper towels.

Step 3: Turn the heat down to low, add the sliced onions to the skillet, and cook slowly for 10 minutes until deeply caramelized and sweet.

Step 4: Add the minced garlic to the onions and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then return the flaked cod and crisp matchstick potatoes to the skillet.

Step 5: Turn off the heat completely and immediately pour the beaten eggs over the warm skillet contents, folding continuously for 1 to 2 minutes so the eggs gently set into a silky sauce without scrambling dry.

Step 6: Fold in the pitted black olives and chopped fresh cilantro, then serve immediately directly from the warm skillet.

Cooking tips

Turn off the burner before adding the beaten eggs so the residual heat creates a creamy texture rather than dry scrambled eggs.
Cut the matchstick potatoes uniformly thin to ensure they crisp up evenly during frying.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Portuguese; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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