Creamy Salt Cod with Golden Potatoes
A comforting seafood dish where tender flaked cod meets a rich, velvety cream sauce and crispy golden potatoes. Warmly seasoned with nutmeg and sweet caramelized onions, this hearty recipe is a true crowd-pleaser. Easy to make yet impressively delicious for any dinner table.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 400 g (14 oz) salt cod fillets
- 500 g (1 lb) potatoes
- 500 ml (2 cups) heavy cream
- 3 medium onions, thinly sliced
- 300 ml (1¼ cups) reserved cod cooking liquid
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Ground nutmeg, to taste
- Frying oil for the potatoes
- Fresh chopped parsley, for serving
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Directions
- 1
Soak the salt cod in a large bowl of cold water for 24 hours, changing the water every 8 hours to fully remove the salt.
- 2
Boil the desalted cod in fresh water for 5 minutes. Reserve 300 ml of the cooking liquid, then drain and let the fish cool.
- 3
Once cool enough to handle, carefully remove all bones and skin, then flake the cod into generous pieces.
- 4
Peel the potatoes, cut into even 2 cm cubes, and fry in hot oil until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels and season lightly with salt.
- 5
In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the sliced onions until soft and lightly golden, about 8 minutes.
- 6
Add the flaked cod, gently stir to combine with the onions, and cook for 2 minutes.
- 7
Pour in the reserved cooking liquid and heavy cream. Season with nutmeg, salt, and black pepper to taste.
- 8
Simmer over low heat for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens into a creamy, coating consistency.
- 9
Gently fold in the golden potato cubes, stir carefully, and serve immediately garnished with fresh parsley.
💡 Chef's Tip
For an even silkier sauce, blend one ladle of it before adding the potatoes. Serve with crusty bread to mop up every last drop of the delicious cream.
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