In Spanish tapas, what is the name of roasted peppers stuffed with cod and served with sauce?
Answer
Pimientos del piquillo rellenos de bacalao
Answer
Pimientos del piquillo rellenos de bacalao
In Spanish tapas, roasted piquillo peppers stuffed with cod are called pimientos del piquillo rellenos de bacalao.
Piquillo peppers are small red peppers traditionally grown around Lodosa in Navarra and commonly roasted, peeled, and preserved. For this tapa, the peppers are filled with a mixture based on salted cod, often combined with béchamel or other ingredients, then warmed and served with a sauce.
Bacalao is salt cod, which must be rehydrated and desalinated before cooking. Its firm, flaky texture makes it especially suitable for fillings.
The name can be shortened in menus, but the full phrase identifies both the pepper and the filling. These peppers should not be confused with pimientos de Padrón, small green Galician peppers usually cooked whole and served simply with salt.
Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026