Baked Cod with Punched Potatoes Recipe

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We already know that cod can be made in several ways. This delicious and traditional baked cod with punched potatoes is one of them. Season with salt, garlic and pepper, drizzle everything with olive oil and bake.

Baked cod with "punched" potatoes on a baking dish

INGREDIENTS FOR BAKED COD WITH PUNCHED POTATOES

Here you'll find all the ingredients needed to make this recipe:

Cod
Small potatoes
Olive oil
Garlic
Pepper
Salt

Below you’ll find the correct measurement of all ingredients and the step-by-step guide for this recipe.

HOW TO MAKE BAKED COD WITH PUNCHED POTATOES

Step 1: Wash the potatoes very well with the peel.

Step 2: Place the potatoes in a saucepan with water seasoned with salt and cook over medium-high heat for about 25 minutes. When the potatoes are cooked, place them on a plate and let them cool slightly.

Step 3: Smash the potatoes slightly (give a small punch on each one).

Step 4: Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF).

Step 5: Place the cod cut into pieces and the potatoes on a baking dish. Season the cod with a little salt, pepper and chopped garlic. Drizzle the cod and the potatoes with olive oil and bake until slightly golden, about 35 to 40 minutes. Occasionally, drizzle the cod and the potatoes with the olive oil.

Step 6: Turn off the oven and serve.

Baked Cod with Punched Potatoes

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by Pedro Barbosa

Category:Cod, Main dishes, Recipes, Traditional Portuguese recipes, Videos

Cuisine: Portuguese

Difficulty: Easy

Servings: 4

Prep Time:10 m

Cook Time:60 m

Total Time:1:10 h

Ingredients

4 desalted cod steaks (about 1 kg (2 1/4 pounds))
1 kg (2 1/4 pounds) small potatoes
200 ml (about 1 cup) olive oil
8 cloves of garlic
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Salt (to taste)

Directions

Wash the potatoes very well with the peel.
Place the potatoes in a saucepan with water seasoned with salt and cook over medium-high heat for about 25 minutes. When the potatoes are cooked, place them on a plate and let them cool slightly.
Smash the potatoes slightly (give a small punch on each one).
Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF).
Place the cod cut into pieces and the potatoes on a baking dish. Season the cod with a little salt, pepper and chopped garlic. Drizzle the cod and the potatoes with olive oil and bake until slightly golden, about 35 to 40 minutes. Occasionally, drizzle the cod and the potatoes with the olive oil.
Turn off the oven and serve.