One of Spain’s BEST-KEPT Fish Recipes | Bacalao Encebollado de Córdoba

This Spanish Cod in Onion Sauce, known as Bacalao Encebollado de Córdoba, is what Spanish regional food is all about. We’re talking a ton of great flavors, simple everyday ingredients, and all done in about 30 minutes. Serve it next to some roasted potatoes and a bottle of Spanish white wine for a complete meal.

To make this recipe, I used cod fillets I bought frozen and thawed out. You can also use fresh cod here, as well as any other type of firm white fish. Such as halibut, white sea bass, or even hake, which is known as merluza in Spain.

To make the onion sauce, I used homemade vegetable broth. You can also use chicken broth or even fish broth if you prefer. I also added some wine for depth of flavor. If wine is not your thing, just substitute it for any broth of your choice with a squeeze of lemon juice.

TIPS & TRICKS to Make this Recipe: It took me about 4 minutes per side to fully cook the fish. Of course, every pan and stovetop heats differently. So it may take you less or more. Just keep an eye on the fish to not overcook it.

Key Ingredients & Cookware I used in this Recipe:
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Spanish Cod in Onion Sauce | Bacalao Encebollado de Córdoba

Course Main Course

Cuisine Spanish

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 354 kcal

Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 45 ml
• 4 cod fillets 4 oz / 115 grams each
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour 60 grams
• 2 cage-free organic eggs
• 1 large onion (finely chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (roughly chopped)
• 1 tbsp all purpose flour 8 grams
• 1/2 cup dry white wine 120 ml
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme .50 grams
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth 360 ml
• sea salt & black pepper
• dash sweet smoked Spanish paprika
• chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in the olive oil

2. In the meantime, add the cod fillets over some paper towels and pat dry, then season with sea salt & black pepper on both sides

3. Add the 1/2 cup flour into a shallow bowl, crack the eggs into a separate shallow bowl, season the eggs with sea salt & black pepper and whisk together

4. Coat each cod fillet, first in the flour and then into the egg wash

5. Add the coated cod fillets into the hot fry pan, all in a single layer and evenly spaced out, fry for 4 minutes per side or until golden and cooked through, then remove from the pan and set aside

6. Using the same pan with the same heat, add in the chopped onion and garlic, mix continuously, after 4 minutes and the onions are slightly translucent, add in the 1 tbsp flour, continue to mix for 2 minutes, then add in the white wine and dried thyme, mix together and then simmer

7. After simmering the wine for 3 minutes, add in the vegetable broth, continue to mix together for 4 minutes or until you get a slightly creamy sauce, then season with sea salt & black pepper, mix together, then add the cod fillets back into the pan, gently flip each one so they are fully coated in the sauce, simmer for 2 to 3 minutes or until the fish is heated through

8. Transfer the cod fillets into serving dishes, top off with the onion sauce, a dash of paprika, and some chopped parsley, serve at once, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts

Spanish Cod in Onion Sauce | Bacalao Encebollado de Córdoba

Amount Per Serving

Calories 354 Calories from Fat 153

% Daily Value*

Fat 17g26%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Trans Fat 0.01g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 11g

Cholesterol 131mg44%

Sodium 449mg20%

Potassium 601mg17%

Carbohydrates 19g6%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 25g50%

Vitamin A 358IU7%

Vitamin C 4mg5%

Calcium 50mg5%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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