Red mullet and green pea sauce
by Fernando Palacio
Preparation time:5 min
Cooking time:30 min
Portions:1
Season:
A very simple dish from Basque cuisine that beautifully showcases iconic elements such as red mullet and fresh peas, prepared with minimal intervention. The focus is on the natural flavors of the ingredients, highlighting their quality and freshness through straightforward cooking techniques.
Ingredients
Why we love this recipe?
Captures the essence of Basque cuisine, celebrating simplicity and seasonal ingredients. Each element is treated with care, letting natural flavors shine and honoring tradition and honest cooking.
Steps
1. For the fish:
- Carefully butterfly the red mullet and meticulously remove all the bones.
- Roast the red mullet in a saucepan until it is cooked.
2. For the peas:
- Cook in a saucepan the peas together with the garlic, then crush them in a mortar along with the extra virgin olive oil and season to taste with salt.
3. To finish:
- Place the red mullet in the plate and serve the mashed peas on the side.