Cod Topped With Portuguese Broa Bread Recipe

Name: Cod Topped With Portuguese Broa Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 fillets cod desalted; 4 slices bread 'broa', alternately use brown bread; 1 onion finely chopped; ground black pepper; 2 bay leaves; 3 cloves garlic finely chopped; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 11/16 cups dry white wine; 1 teaspoon pork lard; olive oil

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 200C.
2
Grease an oven dish and add 150 milliliters of white wine, bay leaves, and black pepper.
3
Add the cod with the skin facing down.
4
Cook for 10 minutes.
5
Soak the bread in the remaining wine.
6
Crumble the bread into a bowl and add the onion, garlic, melted lard, paprika, and ground black pepper. Mix well and set aside.
7
Spread the fish with a layer of bread mix and return to the oven for another 10 minutes or until lightly toasted. Alternatively place under a hot grill for a few minutes.
8
Serve with fried or boiled potatoes and a green salad.

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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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 fillets cod desalted, 4 slices bread 'broa', alternately use brown bread, 1 onion finely chopped, ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Cod Topped With Portuguese Broa Bread falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Cod Topped With Portuguese Broa Bread

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