MERLUZA RECIPES

Steps:

• "In a saute pan with high sides, put onion, 1 garlic clove, potatoes, parsley, bay leaf and salt. Add just enough water to barely cover the pan contents. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Add hake and peas and simmer for a further 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender and fish is done. Drain liquid from pan. Meanwhile, in a small pan, heat oil. Add the rest of the garlic and saute gently for 4 minutes until golden. Be careful to not overcook the garlic! Remove pan from heat and add paprika. Mix and pour over the fish and vegetables. Serve immediately."

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Season the flour generously with salt and pepper (depending on the size of your fillets, you may need extra seasoned flour).
• Dredge the skin side of the hake fillets in the seasoned flour, shake off the excess, and set aside.
• Heat a shallow flameproof casserole over high heat until you can feel the rising heat. Add the oil and heat until hot, about 30 seconds.
• Add the hake fillets, skin side down, and cook for about 3 minutes until the skin is golden brown.
• Turn the fish over and season with salt and pepper (to taste).
• Pour in the wine and add the garlic, scallions, and parsely.
• Transfer the casserole to oven and bake, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until the fish flakes easily.