Ingredients

  • 1 1/8 pounds salted cod
  • 2 lemons
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 egg beaten
  • all-purpose flour
  • virgin olive oil for frying
  • 1 red pepper roasted and cut into strips

Method

  • Cut the cod into strips and cover with cold water. Let sit at least 24 hours refrigerated to desalt. Change the water 3 times during 24 hours.
  • The next day, dry off the cod.
  • In a flat container, whisk together the lemon juice, paprika, ground black pepper, and the 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the cod and turn it to coat it on all sides. Let marinate 3 hours refrigerated.
  • Heat up 1 to 2 fingers of olive oil in a skillet on medium high heat.
  • Set up 2 plates. One with all-purpose flour and the other with the beaten egg. Coat the strips of cod first in the flour and then in the egg. Fry until golden.
  • Wrap each piece of cod with a strip of red pepper and serve.