Bacalao Pil Pil Recipe

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   Soak salt cod in water for at least 2 days in the fridge before using.

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   Change the water every 6 to 8 hrs.

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   Rinse well.

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   Cut the fish on the diagonal into equal sized thin pcs.

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   Heat extra virgin olive oil on medium in a large deep skillet or possibly saute/fry pan.

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   Add in the sliced garlic and gently cook for 2 min or possibly till just turning golden brown.

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   Add in the chile, saffron and fish.

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   Reduce heat to low.

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   Cod must be completely immersed in oil.

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    Add in oil if necessary.

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    Cook cod in oil very gently while continuously turning the pan gently in a circular motion over the heat.

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    As the cod cooks it releases it's protein, that looks like little white lumps.

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    The protein emulsifies into the oil as you swirl it around in the pan.

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    The cod should take about 8 to 10 min to cook.

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    Sauce will turn a milky white colour.

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    Remove pan from heat.

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    Remove the fish to another dish.

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    Whisk in the lemon juice.

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    The sauce will thicken immediately.

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    Stir in parsley.

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    If sauce is very loose, remove and reserve the fish.

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    Use a hand blender to finish emulsifying the sauce.

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    Add in the lemon juice and keep blending to achieve a creamy sauce.

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    Pour sauce over fish.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.