Mexican Bacalao Navideño
Mexican Bacalao Navideño is a cherished holiday dish that captures the essence of festive gatherings. This traditional recipe features tender salted cod simmered with vibrant vegetables, aromatic spices, and tangy olives, creating a comforting meal that evokes warm memories of family celebrations. Perfect for Christmas Eve or any festive occasion, each bite delivers a delightful burst of flavor that will impress your guests and bring everyone together around the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 lb salted cod, soaked overnight
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup green olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Prepare the Cod: Rinse salted cod under cold water and soak in fresh water for 12 hours, changing the water several times.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add onions and sauté until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add Vegetables: Incorporate bell peppers and diced tomatoes into the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Incorporate the Cod: Gently flake in the soaked cod pieces and stir carefully to keep them intact.
- Season: Add black pepper, oregano, and olives. Simmer on low heat for another 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve: Transfer Bacalao to plates or a serving platter. Enjoy with warm tortillas or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg