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 | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 357.1 kcal |
| Protein | 42.1 g |
| Fat | 15.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Sugar | 0.8 g |
Published on Aug 13, 2024 by Luminița