Posted on Sunday, August 17, 2025 in
Soup Recipes
Savor this authentic Portuguese cod and shrimp bread stew (Açorda de Bacalhau) — a rich, comforting seafood dish bursting with Mediterranean flavor.
| Preparation time | 15 min |
| Cooking Time | 30 min |
| Ready In | 45 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 4 Servings |
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
| Calories | 1304 kcal |
| Fat | 38 g |
| Carbs | 53 g |
| Protein | 178 g |
Ingredients
1 ½ lbs salted cod (soaked, desalted)1 bay leaf7 oz shrimp meat1 day-old bread (about 15 oz)4 ⅔ cups reserved cod cooking broth1/2 cup olive oil6 garlic cloves, choppedSalt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
Preparation
- Cook the cod in water with the bay leaf and a drizzle of olive oil.
- In the same water, cook the shrimp.
- Drain and reserve the broth.
- Cut the bread into pieces in a large bowl and soak with the reserved cod broth.
- Using a spoon, break down the bread slightly.
- Shred the cod and set aside.
- In a large pan, sauté the chopped garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
- Add the soaked bread. If needed, add more broth.
- Stir and mash the bread until it thickens.
- Add the shredded cod and shrimp.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.
- Drizzle with a little olive oil before serving.
Recipe & Photo Credit: 1001 Ideias
Recommended Cook Book
Want to master more authentic Portuguese dishes? I learned so many cooking techniques from Taste Portugal 101 Easy Portuguese Recipes—it’s a staple in our kitchen and the perfect companion to the recipes on this site.
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