Merluza En Salsa Verde (hake In Green Sauce)
Merluza en Salsa Verde, or Hake in Green Sauce, is a classic dish from Cantabrian cuisine that features tender hake fish cooked in a flavorful green sauce. This dish is a perfect representation of the region's love for fresh seafood and vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
- 4 hake fillets
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 cup fish or vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the hake fillets with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
- Pour in the white wine and let it reduce by half.
- Add the fish or vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
- Gently add the hake fillets to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.
- Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the fish and sauce before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 25 minutes
- Total time:
- 40 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Fat
- 15g
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
Supplies
Large skillet Cutting board Knife
Tools
Stovetop
Serving suggestions
Serve the Merluza en Salsa Verde with a side of crusty bread to soak up the delicious green sauce.
Tips & tricks
For the best flavor, use fresh hake fillets and high-quality white wine in this recipe.
Cost
$20