Codfish with Cream Recipe
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Codfish with Cream

By: Rita Machado 
"This a traditional Portuguese way of cooking codfish, from the capital city of Lisbon. In a country with a large tradition of making codfish in several ways, this is, for me, the most delicious and sinful way of eating this wonderful fish. Taste it and you will see!!!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (5)

What to Drink?

Wine Sparkling Wine
Prep Time:
40 Min
Cook Time:
50 Min
Ready In:
1 Day 1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces dried salted cod fish
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into very small cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, sliced thin
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup hot milk
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 1 1/3 cups heavy cream
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1 ounce grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Soak the dried salted cod in cold water with the skin side up for 24 hours, changing the water about 4 times. Drain and discard the water.
  2. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. Place the cod in a pan with enough water to cover; bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes. Remove the cod from the pan; remove and discard the skin and bones. Cut the cod into chunks and set aside.
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet; cook the potatoes in the hot oil until just cooked, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
  5. Pour 2 tablespoons more olive oil to the skillet; cook the onion and garlic in the skillet until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the cod and cook another 3 minutes; stir the potatoes into the mixture and cook another 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
  6. Melt the butter in a separate skillet over medium-low heat; vigorously stir the flour into the melted butter. Slowly stream the hot milk into the mixture while stirring; cook and stir until thick. Season with the nutmeg. Pour into the skillet with 1 1/3 cups heavy cream; stir to coat. Allow the mixture to simmer together for about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; transfer to a small baking dish. Drizzle another 2/3 cup heavy cream over the mixture; sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven until the top is browned, 30 to 40 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 1174 | Total Fat: 66.1g | Cholesterol: 311mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2010 by Rita Machado   view full review
All recipes changed a detail on my recipe when publishing which isn't right. You must fry the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2010 by DiamondGirl amanecer   view full review
We liked this. This dish turns out like fish pie or lasagna. The flavor is creamy, not very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2010 by Maria   view full review
Here in Portugal we call it "Bacalhau com natas", a truelly fantastic recipe in my humble...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2011 by CrissyCK   view full review
Good, and very hardy. This to me seems like one of those traditional dishes that are savored...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2011 by Ferrara   view full review
Made this Christmas Eve...it was absolutely delicious! At first I shied away from the recipe...

 

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