Merluza a La Gallega (Galician Style Hake)

Ingredients

Salt

to taste

Black pepper

to taste

Fresh parsley

2 tablespoons, finely chopped

White wine

1/2 cup

Extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Green peas

1 cup, fresh or frozen

Potatoes

2 large, peeled and thinly sliced

Hake fillets

4 (6-ounce) fillets

Instructions

1. Warm the extra virgin olive oil in a sizable pan over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté until it releases its aromatic scent, approximately 1 minute.
3. Incorporate the thinly sliced potatoes into the pan, stir well, and continue to cook until they begin to soften, about 10 minutes.
4. Nestle the hake fillets among the potatoes in the pan. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
5. Pour the white wine over the hake and potatoes, then scatter the peas evenly across the pan.
6. Cover the pan, reduce the heat to low, and allow the dish to simmer gently for about 15 minutes, or until the hake is flaky and the potatoes are fork-tender.
7. Just before serving, garnish the dish with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant pop of color and freshness.