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.

Merluza En Salsa Verde (hake In Green Sauce)

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

  1. Season the hake fillets with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
  3. Pour in the white wine and let it reduce by half.
  4. Add the fish or vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
  5. Gently add the hake fillets to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.
  6. 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