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Medium 45 min~350 kcal 8/10
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Spanish Bacalao Pil Pil
Basque salt cod slowly cooked with olive oil, garlic, and chile until its gelatin emulsifies into a glossy sauce.
Hard⏱️ 48 min📖 1 min readServes 4~420 kcal🇪🇸 Spanish🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 28 min cook
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
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Timeline
Total 48 min- Prep20 min
- Cooking28 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the fish
- 700 g Desalted cod fillets
For the sauce
- 0.8 cup(~160 ml) Olive oil
- 5 clove Garlic
- 1 Dried hot pepper
For serving
- 0.2 bunch Parsley
- 4 Potatoes
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Instructions
- 1
Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels.
- 2
Boil the potatoes in a separate pot for 20 minutes, until tender.
20 min20:00 - 3
Thinly slice the garlic and halve the hot pepper.
- 4
Infuse the garlic and hot pepper in the olive oil for 4 minutes without burning them, then set them aside.
4 min04:00 - 5
Place the cod skin side down in the warm oil.
- 6
Cook the fish over low heat for 8 minutes, shaking the pan often.
8 min08:00 - 7
Remove the fish and shake the pan for 6 minutes to turn the oil and fish juices into a glossy sauce.
6 min06:00 - 8
Serve the cod with the sauce, garlic, parsley, and potatoes.
💡 Tip: Do not let the oil get too hot; cod toughens over high heat and the gelatin that binds the sauce stays separate from the oil.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve bacalao pil pil on a warm plate with boiled potatoes and a little parsley.
Nutrition (per serving)
~420
kcal calories
34
g protein
6
g carbs
28
g fat
Protein 33%Carbs 6%Fat 61%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Seafood
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Spanish Bacalao Pil Pil make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Spanish Bacalao Pil Pil take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 28 minutes; 48 minutes in total.Is Spanish Bacalao Pil Pil difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Spanish Bacalao Pil Pil have?
Approximately 420 kcal per serving. Protein: 34g, carbs: 6g, fat: 28g.Which allergens does Spanish Bacalao Pil Pil contain?
This recipe contains Seafood. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Spanish Bacalao Pil Pil belong to?
This recipe belongs to Spanish cuisine.How many ingredients does Spanish Bacalao Pil Pil need?
This recipe needs 6 ingredients.
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