HAKE-Hake in White Wine (Merluza a La Vasca)

By Unblond1

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 2 hake fillets (about 5 oz each)
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
• 3 scallions, finely sliced
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

*Preheat* oven to 450 degrees.

*Season* the flour generously with salt and pepper. *Dredge* the hake fillets in the seasoned flour, shake off the excess, and set aside.

*Heat* an oven-proof skillet over medium high heat until hot. *Add* the oil and heat until hot, about 30 seconds.

*Add* the hake fillets and cook for about 3 minutes until golden brown.

*Turn* the fish over and season with salt and pepper to taste.

*Pour* in the wine and add the garlic, scallions, and parsley.

*Transfer* to the oven and bake, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until the fish flakes easily.