Merluza a La Vasca - Hake in White Wine

Savor the exquisite flavors of this traditional Basque dish, featuring tender hake fillets cooked in a flavorful white wine sauce with aromatic garlic, scallions, and fresh parsley. Perfectly pan-seared and baked to flaky perfection, this dish is sure to impress any seafood connoisseur.

Ingredients

For the Hake
2	tablespoons all-purpose flour
4	hake fillets (about 5 oz each)
4	tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1⁄2	cup dry white wine (white Rioja suggested)
2	large garlic cloves, finely chopped
6	scallions, finely sliced
2	tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
	salt
	pepper

Instructions

• For Cooking the Hake

  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
  2. Generously season the flour with salt and pepper. Dredge the skin side of the hake fillets in the seasoned flour, shaking off the excess.
  3. Heat a shallow flameproof casserole over high heat. Add olive oil and heat until hot.
  4. Add the hake fillets, skin side down, and cook for 3 minutes until golden brown. Turn the fish over, season with salt and pepper.
  5. Pour in the white wine, add garlic, scallions, and parsley.
  6. Transfer the casserole to the oven and bake, uncovered, for 5 minutes until the fish flakes easily.

Aug 13, 2024