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Cod and potato stew recipe
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5 from 2 votes

Cod and Potato Stew

This delicious cod and potato stew is easy to prepare and perfect for a meatless meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Stew
Cuisine: Spanish
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 624.97kcal

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 1 leek diced
  • 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary
  • 1 lb dried salt cod desalinated (you can buy any part of the cod, but for maximum flavor go for the lesser cuts (not the loin).
  • 4 medium red potatoes peeled and rinsed and then cut into wedges
  • 1 cup homemade shrimp stock can substitute store bought if necessary
  • Approximately 2 cups of water

Instructions

To desalt the cod

  • Place the cod in a big bowl and cover with cold water. Change the water about four times a day over the span of 24-48 hours. Salt cod varies in how much time it needs to desalinate and some people say the only way to know if it's ready is to taste a small bit.

To make the shrimp stock

  • The shrimp stock is easy to make if you have about 20 shrimp shells (heads included) handy. Put them into a large baking dish and cover with aromatic vegetables (onion, leek, celery, bay leaf, etc.) and a couple of tablespoons of tomato paste. Cover with cold water and roast in a 300°F oven for about three hours, covered in foil.

To make the stew

  • Heat the olive oil in a heavy pan and when hot (but not smoking) add the diced onion and leek and sauté over a medium heat for about five minutes.
  • Add the rosemary and the chopped desalinated salt cod and sauté for another five minutes.
  • Add the potato wedges and cover with ½ cup shrimp stock and two cups of water (or enough water to cover the potatoes and cod).
  • Bring to a slow boil and then lower to a light simmer. Cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper and serve piping hot. Watch out for small bones when eating.

Nutrition

Calories: 624.97kcal | Carbohydrates: 40.37g | Protein: 75.9g | Fat: 16.59g | Saturated Fat: 2.49g | Cholesterol: 172.37mg | Sodium: 8247.66mg | Potassium: 2702.69mg | Fiber: 4.49g | Sugar: 5.28g | Vitamin A: 669.71IU | Vitamin C: 26.99mg | Calcium: 222.19mg | Iron: 4.99mg