Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
1 unit

Hake Fillets

for frying

2 tsp

Lemon and Parsley Spice

chopped

7 cup

Water

hot

0.5 unit

Fish Bouillon Cube

3 unit

Garlic

minced

7 cup

Olive Oil

3.38 tbsp

White Wine

dry

1 sprig

Thyme

fresh, chopped

1 tbsp

Butter

unsalted

1 tbsp

Flour

all-purpose

1 pinch

Salt

to taste

1 pinch

Black Pepper

freshly ground, to taste

0.5 unit

Fusilli Pasta

Step 1
~3 min

Chop garlic.

Step 2
~3 min

Season hake fillets with chopped garlic and lemon-parsley spice mix.

Step 3
~3 min

Marinate the seasoned hake for 30 minutes.

Step 4
~3 min

Prepare fish stock: Dissolve bouillon cube in 7/8 cup of hot water.

Step 5
~3 min

Set fish stock aside.

Step 6
~3 min

Heat olive oil in a frying pan.

Step 7
~3 min

Fry the marinated hake fillets in the hot oil.

Step 8
~3 min

Add white wine and chopped thyme to the pan with the hake.

Step 9
~3 min

Simmer until slightly reduced.

Step 10
~3 min

In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.

Step 11
~3 min

Add flour to the melted butter and cook, stirring constantly, to form a roux.

Step 12
~3 min

Gradually whisk in the prepared fish stock into the roux, stirring continuously to prevent lumps.

Step 13
~3 min

Simmer until the sauce thickens to desired consistency.

Step 14
~3 min

Pour the creamy sauce into the frying pan with the hake.

Step 15
~3 min

Simmer everything together until the sauce is creamy and well combined.

Step 16
~3 min

Season the sauce to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 17
~3 min

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Step 18
~3 min

Cook fusilli pasta in the boiling water until al dente.

Step 19
~3 min

Drain the cooked pasta well.

Step 20
~3 min

Serve the fusilli pasta topped with the creamy hake and herb sauce.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use dry white wine for best flavor.

Adjust the amount of lemon and parsley spice to your liking.

Serve with a side of crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Moderate
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a green salad.

Serve with roasted vegetables.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green Salad
Roasted Vegetables
Crusty Bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mediterranean

Cultural Significance

Commonly prepared fish dish in Mediterranean cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Family Meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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