Follow these steps for perfect results
Hake Fillets
for frying
Lemon and Parsley Spice
chopped
Water
hot
Fish Bouillon Cube
Garlic
minced
Olive Oil
White Wine
dry
Thyme
fresh, chopped
Butter
unsalted
Flour
all-purpose
Salt
to taste
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
Fusilli Pasta
Chop garlic.
Season hake fillets with chopped garlic and lemon-parsley spice mix.
Marinate the seasoned hake for 30 minutes.
Prepare fish stock: Dissolve bouillon cube in 7/8 cup of hot water.
Set fish stock aside.
Heat olive oil in a frying pan.
Fry the marinated hake fillets in the hot oil.
Add white wine and chopped thyme to the pan with the hake.
Simmer until slightly reduced.
In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
Add flour to the melted butter and cook, stirring constantly, to form a roux.
Gradually whisk in the prepared fish stock into the roux, stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
Simmer until the sauce thickens to desired consistency.
Pour the creamy sauce into the frying pan with the hake.
Simmer everything together until the sauce is creamy and well combined.
Season the sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Cook fusilli pasta in the boiling water until al dente.
Drain the cooked pasta well.
Serve the fusilli pasta topped with the creamy hake and herb sauce.
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.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
Sauce can be made ahead of time.
Serve pasta in a bowl and top with hake and sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley and a lemon wedge.
Serve with a green salad.
Serve with roasted vegetables.
Pairs well with fish and creamy sauce.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Commonly prepared fish dish in Mediterranean cuisine.
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