Merluza en Salsa Verde
Soft white hake in a bright parsley and garlic sauce with clams or peas, light and fresh.
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.43 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a wide pan over a gentle heat. Cook the garlic for 2 minutes until pale gold. Do not let it brown.
2 min - 2
Stir in the cornflour, then add the wine and stock, stirring until smooth. Simmer for 3 minutes.
3 min - 3
Season the fish and lay it in the sauce. Cover and cook gently for 6 minutes until the flesh turns opaque and flakes.
6 min - 4
Add the peas and half the parsley and cook for 2 minutes.
2 min - 5
Shake the pan to bring the sauce together. Add the lemon juice and the rest of the parsley, then serve.
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