Nasello alla palermitana

Nasello alla palermitana is a traditional fish dish originating from Palermo. The dish is usually made with a combination of hake, garlic, anchovies, breadcrumbs, rosemary, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. The garlic and anchovies are sautéed in olive oil until the anchovies dissolve (they can also be mashed with a fork). The fish is seasoned with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then rubbed with the anchovy mixture and coated with breadcrumbs. The hake is then baked in an oven until fully cooked, and a few minutes before the dish is ready, the fish is sprinkled with lemon juice. If properly prepared, a golden crust should form around the hake.