Basque-Style Cod with Piperade Sauce

Bacalao a la Vasca con Piperrada

Preparation info
  • Yield:

    4

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Tapas Espana: 70 Easy Recipes for Gathering and Sharing

By Catherine Alioto

Published 2026

  • About

Piperrada (piperade) is a traditional dish of the Basque region, which straddles the border of Spain and France. It is said that the colors of the dish represent the Basque flag.

The meaning of piper in Basque is “pepper,” the main ingredient in this dish, which also includes onions, tomatoes, garlic, and piment d’Espelette. The Espelette pepper, which is native to the region, adds a sweet, smoky, and fruity flavor to the dish. If you are not able to source the