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Portuguese Lemon Garlic Cod With Olive And Potato Bake

Name: Portuguese Lemon Garlic Cod With Olive And Potato Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Portuguese
Ingredients: 600 g skinless cod fillets; 500 g Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced; 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced; 4 clove garlic cloves, minced; 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 0.5 cup pitted black olives, halved; 1 tsp sweet smoked paprika; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 0.25 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped

Flaky cod baked over layered caramelized onions, tender potatoes, and garlic, finished with black olives, olive oil, and fresh parsley.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 35 min
Total: 50 min

Technique to learn

Layered Baking

Arranging delicate fish over pre-cooked aromatic vegetables allows heat to gently steam the fish from below while crisping the top.

Instructions

Step 1: Parboil sliced potatoes in salted boiling water for 5 minutes until slightly tender, then drain thoroughly.
Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook sliced onions and garlic for 10 minutes until soft and translucent.

Step 3: Preheat oven to 200C and lightly grease a shallow baking dish with half a tablespoon of olive oil.

Step 4: Layer the drained potatoes evenly across the bottom of the dish, sprinkle with half the paprika, and top with the cooked onion mixture.

Step 5: Arrange cod fillets over the onion layer, sprinkle with remaining paprika, sea salt, and black pepper, then drizzle with lemon juice and remaining olive oil.

Step 6: Scatter black olives around the fish and bake uncovered for 20 minutes until cod is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Step 7: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving warm directly from the baking dish.

Cooking tips

Ensure potato slices are uniform in thickness so they cook evenly during parboiling.
Use a wide spatula to transfer baked cod fillets carefully without breaking them apart.
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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