Bacalao Guisado

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 pound flaky white fish, such as haddock, tilapia or cod (see Tips), cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

  • 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes

  • 1 Anaheim or poblano chile pepper, chopped

  • ¼ cup packed chopped fresh cilantro

  • 2 tablespoons sliced pimiento-stuffed green olives

  • 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup water, as needed

  • 1 avocado, chopped (optional)

Directions

 

  1. Heat oil in a large high-sided skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  2. Add fish, tomatoes and their juices, chile pepper, cilantro, olives, capers, oregano and salt; stir to combine. Add up to 1/2 cup water if the mixture seems dry. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat. Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with avocado (if using).