Baccala Fritto: Fried Salt Cod Recipe

Name: Baccala Fritto: Fried Salt Cod
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds salt cod, portioned into 8-ounce fillets, all bones removed; 1 cup semolina flour; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 tablespoon baking soda; 2 tablespoons plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 quarts olive oil, for frying; 1 cup coarse bread crumbs; 1 cup parsley leaves, loosely packed; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, stems removed and cut in half; 1 tablespoon freshly-squeezed lemon juice; Salt and pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

2 pounds salt cod, portioned into 8-ounce fillets, all bones removed
1 cup semolina flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon baking soda
2 tablespoons plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 quarts olive oil, for frying
1 cup coarse bread crumbs
1 cup parsley leaves, loosely packed
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, stems removed and cut in half
1 tablespoon freshly-squeezed lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste

1
Rinse the fish in cold water, then soak for 48 hours in 4 changes of cold water.
2
In a large bowl, combine the semolina flour, the all-purpose flour, the baking powder, baking soda, salt, 2 tablespoons olive oil and enough water so that a loose batter is formed.
3
In a tall-sided pot or deep fryer, heat the olive oil to 375 degrees F.
4
Dip each fillet in the batter, allowing the excess to drip off, then dip in the bread crumbs to coat.
5
When the oil is at temperature, gently drop the fillets in the oil and cook until golden brown and crisp, about 5 minutes.
6
While the fish cooks, in a medium-sized bowl, combine the parsley, onion and tomatoes and toss with 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
7
Remove the fish from the oil, season with salt and pepper, briefly drain on a plate lined with paper towels, and serve with 1/4 of the salad mounded atop each portion.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds salt cod, portioned into 8-ounce fillets, all bones removed, 1 cup semolina flour, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Baccala Fritto: Fried Salt Cod falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baccala Fritto: Fried Salt Cod

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