🐠 Merluza al Horno con Bechamel y Langostinos 🦐

prawns

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chicken breast is lower in calories, while tofu is a plant-based protein alternative.

white wine

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Vegetable broth adds flavor without alcohol, while apple cider vinegar is a cost-effective substitute.

Preheat the oven.

Prepare the bechamel sauce if not using pre-made.

In a baking dish, place the merluza (hake) fillets.

Sauté the chopped puerro (leek) and setas (mushrooms) in olive oil and butter until softened.

Add the sautéed mixture on top of the merluza fillets.

Pour the bechamel sauce over the fish and vegetable mixture.

Sprinkle grated Emmental cheese on top.

Season with salt and pink peppercorns.

Arrange the raw langostinos (prawns) on top of the dish.

Bake in the oven until the fish is cooked through and the top is golden.

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