Pezette di Baccala with Lemon Pesto: Pezette di Baccala con Pesto di Lemone

Name: Pezette di Baccala with Lemon Pesto: Pezette di Baccala con Pesto di Lemone
Prep time: 2 d 30 min
Cook time: 2 d 30 min
Total time: 2 d 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 907 grams baccala fillets, boneless, soaked in the refrigerator for 2 days in several changes of water; 1 Tbsp baking powder; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 Tbsps extra virgin olive oil, plus 1 quart extra virgin olive oil, for frying; 355 milliliters flour; 3 lemons, plus 1 lemon cut in wedges; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 355 milliliters water

If you have approximately 48 hours and 30 minutes to spend in the kitchen, Pezette di Baccala with Lemon Pesto: Pezette di Baccala con Pesto di Lemone might be a super dairy free and pescatarian recipe to try. One portion of this dish contains around 148g of protein, 7g of fat, and a total of 871 calories. For $5.6 per serving, you get a main course that serves 4. If you have baccala fillets, salt, flour, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. Users who liked this recipe also liked Baccala, Polpette di Baccalà, and Baccala Salad.

Instructions

Drain the baccala and pat dry, checking for bones but leaving intact any pieces of skin.

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Salt Cod

Cut the baccala into 3-inch by 1-inch pieces and set aside. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, water, baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt and 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil until very smooth.

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Baking Powder

Salt Cod

All Purpose Flour

Water

Salt

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Mixing Bowl

Whisk

In a 6-inch deep frying pan, heat 1-quart oil to 370 degrees F.

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Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Dip the baccala into the batter and drop into the oil, 2 to 3 pieces at a time, and fry until golden brown on all sides, about 6 to 7 minutes.

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Salt Cod

Dip

Cooking Oil

Remove and drain on paper towels. While the pieces are frying, quarter 3 of the lemons and remove the seeds. Chop roughly and place in the food processor with the remaining 1/2-cup if olive oil, teaspoon of salt, sugar and pepper and blend until smooth and thick.

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Olive Oil

Lemon