Bacalao En Salsa De Tomate (Codfish In Tomato Sauce

Name: Bacalao En Salsa De Tomate (Codfish In Tomato Sauce)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cod fillets; 2 lemons; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup stuffed olives/ with juice; 1 small can tomato paste; 2 cups water; 1/2 cup homemade sofrito; 1 can diced tomatoes; 1 tsp sugar; 1 sliced red pepper; 1 sliced green pepper; 1 onion; 3 cloves smashed garlic; 1.5 cups of water; salt; pepper; garlic powder

Servings: persons

6 cod fillets
2 lemons
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup stuffed olives/ with juice
1 small can tomato paste
2 cups water
1/2 cup homemade sofrito
1 can diced tomatoes
1 tsp sugar
1 sliced red pepper
1 sliced green pepper
1 onion
3 cloves smashed garlic
1.5 cups of water
salt
pepper
garlic powder

1
preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
rinse cod fish. squeeze lemon juice over it. put in a casserole dish and let sit in lemon juice.
3
in a pan on medium heat, pour about 1/4 cup olive oil.
4
when it is hot, add sofrito, onions,smashed garlic, red and green peppers. saute until soft.
5
add can of diced tomatoes, water, olives and tomato paste.stir until tomato paste is completely dissolved.
6
add salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste. however much you prefer. simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes.
7
when you are done, pour sauce over fish.
8
bake covered at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes.
9
can be served over white rice. or you can try it over my pigeon pea rice.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cod fillets, 2 lemons, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup stuffed olives/ with juice, and more.

Yes, Bacalao En Salsa De Tomate (Codfish In Tomato Sauce) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bacalao En Salsa De Tomate (Codfish In Tomato Sauce)

Tips for the best results

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