Merluza a la Gallega

Ingredients

• 4 pieces hake fillets
• 4 medium potatoes
• 1 cup olive oil
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• 6 cups water
• 1 whole lemon

Instructions

1. 1

   Peel and chop the potatoes into large chunks (about 2 inches).

2. 2

   In a large pot, bring 6 cups of water to a boil over high heat.

3. 3

   Once boiling, add the chopped potatoes and 1 teaspoon of sea salt to the pot. Reduce heat to medium and cook for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

4. 4

   While the potatoes are cooking, prepare the hake fillets. Rinse them under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

5. 5

   After the potatoes have cooked for 15 minutes, carefully add the hake fillets to the pot. Cook for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

6. 6

   Once the fish and potatoes are cooked, carefully remove them from the pot and place them on a serving platter.

7. 7

   In a small bowl, mix 1 cup of olive oil with 2 teaspoons of paprika and the juice of the whole lemon.

8. 8

   Drizzle the paprika oil over the fish and potatoes. Garnish with chopped parsley.

9. 9

   Serve warm and enjoy your Merluza a la Gallega!