Posted on Monday, May 30, 2022 in Seafood Recipes

Portuguese Mother-in-Law's Cod

This Portuguese mother-in-law's cod recipe (receita de bacalhau da sogra) is very creamy and delicious.
4 out of 5 with 4 ratings
Views: 6178
Portuguese Mother-in-Law's Cod

Preparation time 15 min
Cooking Time 40 min
Ready In 55 min
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings6

Ingredients

1 and 1/2 lbs of shredded cod1 package potato straw (small)3 slices of bread1 carrot (large)2 onions (medium)2 garlic cloves2 and 1/2 cups of bechamel sauce3/4 cup of creamOlive oil (to taste)Nutmeg (to taste)Black pepper (to taste)Salt (to taste)
1 and 1/2 lbs of shredded cod1 package potato straw (small)3 slices of bread1 carrot (large)2 onions (medium)2 garlic cloves2 and 1/2 cups of bechamel sauce3/4 cup of creamOlive oil (to taste)Nutmeg (to taste)Black pepper (to taste)Salt (to taste)
Get Portuguese ingredients

Preparation

  1. Peel, wash, grate the carrot and put aside.
  2. Peel and wash the onions and garlic cloves and cut the onions into half moons and mince the garlic.
  3. Heat the oil in a pan, add the onion and garlic and let it cook until the onion is soft.
  4. Season with pepper and nutmeg.
  5. Add the cod and mix.
  6. Cook over low heat for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Add the potato straw and carrot and mix well.
  8. Pour the cream into a bowl, cut the bread into pieces, add to the cream, then add to the cod preparation.
  9. Add the béchamel sauce and adjust the seasoning (check if you need to add a little salt).
  10. Stir well and remove from heat.
  11. 9. Pour this mixture onto a baking tray and spread it smoothly.
  12. Place in the oven to brown (about 15 minutes at 200ºC or 390ºF).
  13. Remove and serve.

Recipe & Photo Credit: Receitas do Mundo Português

Receive new delicious and traditional Portuguese recipes by email once a month, join our newsletter here.

Portuguese Cod & Chickpea Salad
Portuguese Cod & Chickpea Salad

This tasty and quick to make Portuguese cod and chickpea salad recipe (receita de salada de grão com bacalhau) makes a great weeknight meal.

Level of DifficultyVery Easy
Servings4
Portuguese Carrot Rice with Tuna
Portuguese Carrot Rice with Tuna

This Portuguese carrot rice with tuna recipe (receita de arroz de cenoura com atum) is very easy and quick to prepare.

Level of DifficultyVery Easy
Servings4
Portuguese Fish Stew
Portuguese Fish Stew

This Portuguese fish stew (caldeirada de peixe) is packed with different types of fish and seafood.

Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings6

There are no comments for this recipe.
captcha

You might also like:

What is Bacalhau à Braga dish? A traditional Portuguese dish named after the city of Braga in northern Portugal.
These 5 affordable last minute kitchen gift ideas are available on both Amazon US and Amazon Canada, you will be redirected to whichever country you are from when clicking on a item.
Watch this easy step by step video to learn how to make Nancy's popular Portuguese pickled onions (cebolas cortidas).
The history behind a Portuguese Berliner, a variation of the classic Berliner doughnut, a delightful pastry with a rich history of European and Portuguese culinary traditions.
The difference between rabanadas and French toast, two similar yet distinct dishes that share common elements but differ in their cultural origins, preparation, and flavor profiles.
Here are 5 great Portuguese recipe books I highly recommend you get for yourself or someone you know who loves Portuguese food.