Bacalhau à Lagareiro

Bacalhau à Lagareiro – Oven-Baked Delight
Embark on a culinary journey to Portugal with Bacalhau à Lagareiro, a classic dish that is a much-loved staple in Portuguese cuisine. Featuring succulent baked cod loins, crisp, smashed new potatoes, and vibrant turnip greens, all drizzled with aromatic garlic-infused olive oil, this dish offers a symphony of textures and flavors that are both rustic and refined.

Ingredients

🐟 4 Cod loins, Postas de Bacalhau
🥔 800g New potatoes
🥬 1 bunch Turnip greens
🧄 8 Garlic cloves
🫒 2 dl Olive oil, additional for sautéing and finishing
🧂 Salt
🌶️ Pepper

Instructions

1- Preheat & Prepare Potatoes:

• Preheat your AEG oven to 180°C (356°F).
• Wash the new potatoes thoroughly.
• Place them in a glass baking dish, season generously with salt, and bake for 25 minutes until tender.

2- Boil Turnip Greens:

• Bring a stainless steel pot of water to a boil.
• Add the turnip greens and cook for a few minutes until tender.
• Once cooked, drain using a metal strainer and set aside.

3- Prepare and Grill Cod:

• Drizzle the cod loins with olive oil, ensuring they’re well-coated.
• Using a grill or a grill pan, lightly grill the cod pieces on each side to achieve distinct char marks.

4- Bake Cod:

• Transfer the grilled cod loins to a white ceramic baking dish.
• Place in the AEG oven alongside the potatoes and bake for an additional 25 minutes at 180°C.

5- Sauté Turnip Greens:

• In a non-stick frying pan, heat a generous amount of olive oil.
• Add the sliced garlic cloves and sauté until the garlic is fragrant and golden.
• Introduce the drained turnip greens to the pan, sautéing everything together.
• Season with a sprinkle of salt and pepper.

6- Smash Potatoes:

• Once the potatoes have cooked, use a clean kitchen cloth or a potato masher to gently press and crack each potato, allowing them to absorb the flavorful olive oil dressing.

7- Assemble and Serve:

• Lay the sautéed turnip greens as a bed on a white ceramic serving platter.
• Arrange the baked cod loins on top of the greens and surround with the smashed new potatoes.
• Drizzle generously with the garlic-infused olive oil from the frying pan, distributing crispy garlic pieces over the top for an added punch of flavor.

Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 85 minutes
Servings: 4
Equipment: Oven AEG, Glass Baking Dish, White Ceramic Baking Dish, Stainless Steel Pot, Non-stick Frying Pan, Wooden Cutting Board, Metal Strainer, Metal Tongs, Chef's Knife, Salt & Pepper Grinder, Small Glass Bowls

Cooking Tips

• Ensure potatoes are tender before gently crushing to maintain their structure and absorb more flavors.
• Grilling cod first adds visual appeal and depth of flavor before baking.
• Ensure garlic is golden-brown to achieve the perfect flavor infusion without burning.

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Bacalhau à Lagareiro