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Italian Baccala

Savory Italian Baccala: Delight in Cod in White Wine Sauce

Experience the flavors of Italian Baccala, a delightful cod dish in white wine sauce, perfect for dinner gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 1 pound Salted Cod (Baccalà or Bacalao) Fresh cod can be used; skip desalting.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing; substitute with sunflower or canola oil.
  • to taste Salt Adjust to personal taste.
  • to taste Pepper Adjust to personal taste.
For the Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes For a touch of heat; substitute with cayenne or paprika.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced; garlic powder can be used if needed.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Can substitute with grape or sun-dried tomatoes.
  • 1 cup Dry White Wine Choose light varietals like pinot grigio.
  • 2 tablespoons Capers Chopped green olives can be a substitute.
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Try oregano or parsley as alternatives.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Brightens the flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Optional for balancing sauce flavors.

Equipment

  • medium skillet
  • Bowl for soaking cod

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. If using salted cod, rinse off excess salt and soak in cold water, refrigerating and changing water 2-3 times daily for 2-3 days.
  2. In a medium skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add crushed red pepper flakes and minced garlic, sauté for 1 minute.
  3. Incorporate halved cherry tomatoes, cooking for 9-12 minutes until softened. Pour in 1 cup of dry white wine, simmer, then stir in 2 tablespoons of capers, fresh basil, and lemon juice and zest. Season and cook for 2 more minutes.
  4. In the same skillet, heat another tablespoon of olive oil. Add seasoned cod fillets and cook for 3 minutes until golden brown, then flip to cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. Drizzle the sauce over cooked cod and warm through for a minute. Serve immediately, garnished with extra basil if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Follow the desalting process accurately; use fresh ingredients for best flavors. Taste as you go to enhance the dish.

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