Salt Fish Fricassee

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup olive oil, plus 1/2 cup
• 2 large onions, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 pound salted cod fish, soaked in cold water overnight, changing water about 3 times
• 2 large tomatoes, chopped
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Sliced scallion, for garnish

Directions

In a large skillet over high heat put 1/2 cup olive oil, add the onions garlic, and thyme. Allow the onions to cook for 6 minutes.

Cut the salt fish into 1-inch pieces, and add them to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, add the tomatoes, and the rest of the oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and let simmer for 15 minutes more. Garnish with sliced scallions.