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Bacalhau a Bras ~ Salt Cod, Potatoes & Eggs

This delicious lunch, dinner, or even brunch dish is from the classic restaurant Bota Alta, in Lisbon's Bairro Alto district.

Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 572 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Portuguese

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried salt cod soaked overnight and cooked
  • 7 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 1/2 pounds Russet potatoes peeled, cut into matchstick-size strips (about 6 cups)
  • 1 large onion thinly sliced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons Chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves divided
  • 18 black or green olives

Instructions

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  1. Flake the fish, discarding any bones.
  2. Heat 4 tablespoons of the oil in a heavy, large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the potatoes in batches and saute until crisp and golden, about 7 minutes per batch. Transfer the potatoes to paper towels to drain.
  3. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil to the same skillet. Add the onion and bay leaf and saute until golden, about 15 minutes. Discard the bay leaf.
  4. Reduce the heat to low. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the onion slices in the skillet. Mix in the fish and potatoes.
  5. Whisk the eggs, the 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl to blend. Add the egg mixture and 3 tablespoons of the parsley to the fish mixture in the skillet. Cook over medium heat until the eggs are softly set, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes.
  6. Transfer the eggs to a platter. Garnish with the olives and the remaining 1 tablespoon parsley.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1portion Calories 572kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 59g (118%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Monounsaturated Fat 16g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 363mg (121%) Sodium 5738mg (239%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 572

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion
Calories 572kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 59g 118%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Monounsaturated Fat 16g 80%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 363mg 121%
Sodium 5738mg 239%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.