Salt Cod in Tomato Garlic Confit Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb center-cut skinless boneless salt cod (bacalao), rinsed well and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • 4 (14-oz) cans diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1/4 tsp sugar
  • 6 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup creme fraiche
  • 1 tbsp water

Directions:

  1. Soak and poach cod: Cover cod with 2 inches of cold water in a large bowl and soak, chilled, changing water 3 times a day, up to 3 days (see cooks' note, below).
  2. Drain cod and transfer to a 3-quart saucepan, then add 6 cups water. Bring just to a simmer and remove from heat. (Cod will just begin to flake; do not boil or it will become tough.) Gently transfer cod with a slotted spatula to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Cover with a dampened paper towel and chill while making confit.
  3. Make confit and cook fish: Cook garlic in oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately low heat, turning occasionally, until golden, 10 to 15 minutes. Add tomatoes and sugar and cook, stirring frequently, until tomatoes break down into a very thick sauce and oil separates, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  4. Mash garlic cloves into sauce and add salt and pepper to taste. Spread sauce in a 3-quart gratin dish or other flameproof shallow baking dish and arrange fish over sauce.
  5. Preheat broiler.
  6. Whisk together mayonnaise, crème fraîche, and water and spread over each piece of fish. Broil fish 5 to 6 inches from heat just until mayonnaise mixture is lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
  7. Cooks' notes: • Brands of salt cod differ in their degree of saltiness: A less salty variety may need only 1 day of soaking, while another could require up to 3. To test it, simply taste a small piece after 1 day; you want it to be pleasantly salty but not overwhelming. • Confit can be made 2 days ahead and cooled, uncovered, then chilled, covered. Reheat before using.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 123.07 Kcal (515 kJ)
Calories from fat 117.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.03g 20%
Cholesterol 4.38mg 1%
Sodium 47.1mg 2%
Potassium 31.86mg 1%
Total Carbs 1.36g 0%
Sugars 0.59g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.13g 1%
Protein 0.48g 1%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 3%
Calcium 8.7mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 396.1 Kcal (1658 kJ)
Calories from fat 377.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 41.94g 20%
Cholesterol 14.09mg 1%
Sodium 151.59mg 2%
Potassium 102.55mg 1%
Total Carbs 4.36g 0%
Sugars 1.9g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.43g 1%
Protein 1.55g 1%
Vitamin C 6.3mg 3%
Iron 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 28.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.5
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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