Tortilla de Bacalao
A Spanish-style omelette filled with tender salt cod, onion, green pepper, garlic, and parsley.
Instructions
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Step 1
Whisk the eggs with the parsley and black pepper in a large bowl until evenly blended.
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Step 2
Heat 1 ¼ tbsp (20 ml) olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and green bell pepper, then cook until softened without substantial browning.
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Step 3
Add the garlic and salt cod to the vegetables. Cook over medium heat until the garlic is fragrant and the cod is heated through.
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Step 4
Transfer the cod mixture to the beaten eggs and stir gently to distribute it evenly.
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Step 5
Return the skillet to medium heat and add the remaining 2 tsp (10 ml) olive oil. Pour in the egg mixture, spread it evenly, and cook until the bottom is golden and the top is mostly set.
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Step 6
Place the plate over the skillet, invert the tortilla onto it, and slide the tortilla back into the skillet. Cook over medium heat until the second side is golden and the center reaches 71°C.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Keep desalted cod refrigerated, wash hands and utensils after handling raw egg or fish, remove any bones, and cook the center of the tortilla to 71°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Risk factors
- raw egg
- fish handling
- possible bones in salt cod
- inverting a hot skillet