A lean, white-fleshed deep-water fish (merluza) that is the most beloved everyday fish of Spain. Its delicate, large-flaked flesh is rich in gelatine, which lets it thicken its own pan sauces — the basis of the Basque merluza en salsa verde. It is cooked countless ways: in green sauce, battered and fried, grilled, or as kokotxas (the prized throat morsels).
Where it comes from
Merluza, the lean white deep-water fish that is Spain's most popular everyday fish.
In the kitchen
Cooked in green sauce, battered and fried, or grilled; its gelatine thickens pan sauces.
Nutrition (per 100g)
~90kcalCal
~18.0gProtein
~2.0gFat
~0.0gCarbs
~0.0gFiber
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