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Ensaladilla de Merluza

A classic Spanish cold potato salad made with tender flaked hake, boiled vegetables, and a smooth mayonnaise dressing.

35 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

SpanishSaladStovetopPescatarianMediterraneanHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb hake fillets, skinless
  • 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, diced
  • 2 carrots, peeled, diced
  • 0.5 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 2 eggs, hard-boiled
  • 0.66 cup mayonnaise

Instructions

  1. 1

    Poach 1 lb skinless hake fillets in simmering water for 6 to 8 minutes until cooked through to an internal temperature of 145°F, then flake into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 2

    Boil 1.5 lbs peeled, diced Yukon Gold potatoes and 2 peeled, diced carrots in salted water for 12 minutes, then add 0.5 cup thawed frozen peas for the final 2 minutes until tender.

  3. 3

    Drain all cooked vegetables and let them cool completely in a large bowl.

  4. 4

    Add flaked hake, finely chopped 2 hard-boiled eggs, and 0.66 cup mayonnaise to the cooled vegetables.

  5. 5

    Fold ingredients together gently until combined and chill in the refrigerator before serving.

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Questions

What is Ensaladilla de Merluza?

A classic Spanish cold potato salad made with tender flaked hake, boiled vegetables, and a smooth mayonnaise dressing. This reference files it under Spanish salad: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 35 minutes start to finish.

How long does Ensaladilla de Merluza take?

As written, 35 minutes: 20 of prep and 15 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 2, at 12 minutes.

What internal temperature should Ensaladilla de Merluza reach?

For Ensaladilla de Merluza, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 1. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Why fold instead of stir in Ensaladilla de Merluza?

Step 5 reads: "Fold ingredients together gently until combined and chill in the refrigerator before serving." Folding keeps the air you just beat in. Stirring at step 5 would knock it out and the result would come out dense.

Does Ensaladilla de Merluza contain eggs?

Yes: 2 eggs, hard-boiled and 0.66 cup mayonnaise. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Ensaladilla de Merluza?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 380 calories, with 24 g protein, 28 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 420 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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