Main Course · Dinner · Mediterranean ·

Aromatic Portuguese Bacalhau à Brás with Olive Garnish

Name: Aromatic Portuguese Bacalhau à Brás with Olive Garnish
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Salted cod (bacalhau), 500g, soaked for 24 hours, changing water frequently; Olive oil, 4 tablespoons; Onions, 2 medium, thinly sliced; Garlic, 4 cloves, minced; Potatoes, 3 large, peeled and thinly sliced; Eggs, 6 large, beaten; Salt, To taste; Black pepper, To taste; Black olives, 150g, pitted and sliced; Fresh parsley, Chopped, for garnish; Lemon wedges; Fresh parsley, Chopped

This traditional Portuguese dish combines flaky salt cod with crispy potatoes and eggs, accented with garlic, onions, and olives.

4.1(672 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·August 24, 2025

Aromatic Portuguese Bacalhau à Brás with Olive Garnish — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Bacalhau

For the Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 661 kcal
Protein: 50.5 g
Carbs: 38.5 g
Fat: 26.75 g
Fiber: 6.75 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2642 kcal
Protein: 202 g
Carbs: 154 g
Fat: 107 g
Fiber: 27 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Salted cod (bacalhau) 500g, soaked for 24 hours, changing water frequently	900	150	0	3	0
Olive oil 4 tablespoons	480	0	0	54	0
Onions 2 medium, thinly sliced	88	2	20	0	4
Garlic 4 cloves, minced	18	1	4	0	0
Potatoes 3 large, peeled and thinly sliced	510	12	114	0	15
Eggs 6 large, beaten	420	36	3	28	0
Salt To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Black pepper To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Black olives 150g, pitted and sliced	210	1	9	22	6
Fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish	5	0	1	0	1
Lemon wedges	6	0	2	0	0
Fresh parsley Chopped	5	0	1	0	1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Salt Cod

1
Rinse and Dry
Rinse the soaked salt cod under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
2
Remove Skin and Bones
Remove any skin or bones, then shred the fish into small pieces.
3
Set Aside
Set aside to use later in the cooking process.

Preparing the Potatoes

1
Heat Oil
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Tip: Soak potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before cooking to remove excess starch and enhance crispiness.
2
Cook Potatoes
Add the thinly sliced potatoes and cook until golden and crispy, about 10-15 minutes.
Tip: Ensure potatoes are uniformly sliced to cook evenly and ensure optimal crispness.
3
Drain and Season
Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels. Season lightly with salt.

How to Make Aromatic Portuguese Bacalhau à Brás with Olive Garnish

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Sauté Aromatics
Heat remaining olive oil in the pan, add onions and garlic, and sauté until onions are soft and translucent.
2
Cook Bacalhau
Stir in the shredded cod and cook until the fish is heated through and fragrant.
3
Incorporate Eggs
Reduce heat to low, add the beaten eggs, and gently stir until softly set.