Veracruz-Style Cod (Bacalao a la Veracruzana)

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  • Prep Time

    35 mins

  • Cook Time

    35 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 5 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    366 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course, Soup

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Veracruz-Style Cod (Bacalao a la Veracruzana)

Adapted from Tu Casa Mi Casa. This fish soup is packed with so many colors and flavors! If you have been searching for a peppy way to celebrate Friday fish dinners, this recipe should be at the top of your list. This one-pot dish couldn’t be simpler to make. Packed to the gills (pun intended) with flaky white fish and vegetables, this fish soup is light enough for spring's arrival while still hearty and cozy enough for the chilly weather.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds cod or tilapia fillets
  • kosher salt
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 cup sliced white onion
  • 2 garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • 10 very ripe plum tomatoes roughly chopped
  • 1 small bunch fresh parsley leaves roughly chopped
  • 1/2 pound baby potatoes or fingerlings cut into bite-size pieces
  • 4 pickled banana peppers
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 4 tablespoons pitted green olives
  • 4 tablespoons capers
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 2 lemons sliced
  • 1/2 cup blanched flaked (sliced) almonds
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Instructions

  1. Season fillets with salt.
  2. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the onion and garlic and fry until starting to brown, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook until they start to break down about 10 minutes. Reduce to a simmer and add the cod and the rest of the ingredients.
  3. Cover and cook until the potatoes are cooked through, 20 to 30 minutes. Add water if the liquid is evaporating too quickly, it should be soupy. Taste for salt and adjust if necessary. Top with chopped parsley.

Notes

  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container or zip-seal bag in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or the freezer for up to 2 months. Just add a bit of water to reheat.
  • While the recipe was originally written for cod, any flaky white fish should do just fine. Tilapia, haddock, snapper, pollack, halibut, or flounder would all do the trick.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 366kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 65mg (22%) Sodium 336mg (14%) Potassium 1522mg (43%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 3275IU (66%) Vitamin C 102mg (113%) Calcium 105mg (11%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 366 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 366kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 336mg 14%
Potassium 1522mg 32%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 3275IU 66%
Vitamin C 102mg 113%
Calcium 105mg 11%
Iron 3mg 17%

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

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