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Tortilla de Bacalao

The FAMOUS Omelet from the Basque Country | Tortilla de Bacalao

Course Main Course
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 346 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 60 ml
  • 2 medium onions (roughly chopped)
  • 1 green bell pepper (finely chopped)
  • 4 cloves garlic (roughly chopped)
  • 2 cod fillets 7 oz / 200 grams each
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley 5 grams
  • sea salt & black pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat a 10-inch (26 cm) nonstick fry pan with a medium heat, and add in 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil

  2. After a couple of minutes, add in the chopped onions, green bell pepper, and garlic, mix together, then mix every 1 to 2 minutes

  3. In the meantime, lay the cod fillets over some paper towels and pat dry, then finely chop the cod fillets

  4. After 7 to 8 minutes and the vegetables are lightly sautéed and the onions are translucent, add in the chopped cod, mix together, then mix every 1 to 2 minutes

  5. In the meantime, crack the eggs into a large bowl, add in the chopped parsley, and season with salt & pepper, whisk together

  6. About 3 to 4 minutes after adding the chopped cod into the pan and it's just cooked through, season with salt & pepper, mix together, then transfer everything in the pan into the bowl with the whisked eggs, mix together until well mixed, and let sit for a couple of minutes

  7. Heat the same fry pan with a low-medium heat and add in 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil

  8. After a couple of minutes, add in the cod and egg mixture, making sure it's in a flat layer and coating the entire surface

  9. After 4 to 5 minutes, run a spatula through the outer edges of the omelet to ensure it's not sticking to the pan, then using a plate that's slightly smaller than the pan, place it over the omelet, flip the pan into the plate, then gently slide the omelet back into the pan, pat down on the omelet, and compact it from the outer edges towards the center, cook another 4 to 5 minutes or until cooked through

  10. Transfer into a serving dish, serve warm or at room temperature, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts
The FAMOUS Omelet from the Basque Country | Tortilla de Bacalao
Amount Per Serving
Calories 346 Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Trans Fat 0.03g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 13g
Cholesterol 322mg107%
Sodium 215mg9%
Potassium 669mg19%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 28g56%
Vitamin A 725IU15%
Vitamin C 33mg40%
Calcium 82mg8%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.