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🌍Authentic Spanish recipe from a Spanish-speaking creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Baby Hake

Cultural Context

Originating from the coastal regions of Spain, baby hake is a beloved dish that highlights the Mediterranean's fresh seafood offerings. Traditionally enjoyed in various forms, it is often paired with vibrant vegetables and herbs, celebrating the region's flavors. Today, this dish is popular not only in Spain but also in many seafood restaurants worldwide, showcasing the versatility of hake as a mild, flaky fish.

MediterraneanESmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
baby hake
olive oil
garlic
lemon
parsley
salt
black pepper
paprika
flour
butter
capers
white wine
cherry tomatoes
onion
bell pepper

baby hake

🥗Healthier: cod

💰Cheaper: pollock

Cod is a lean fish with a similar texture, while pollock is often less expensive.

white wine

🥗Healthier: broth

💰Cheaper: water

Broth adds flavor without alcohol, while water is a cost-effective option.

1

Clean the baby hake, removing any scales and entrails.

2

Rinse the fish under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

3

Season the fish with salt, black pepper, and paprika on both sides.

4

Dredge the seasoned fish lightly in flour, shaking off excess.

5

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

6

Add the fish to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown.

7

Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside on a plate.

8

In the same skillet, add butter and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant, about 1 minute.

9

Add chopped onion and bell pepper, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.

10

Stir in cherry tomatoes and capers, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.

11

Deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping up any browned bits, and let simmer for 2 minutes.

12

Return the fish to the skillet, spooning the sauce over it, and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

13

Remove from heat and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish.

14

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingdredgingdeglazing

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

fishshellfish

Also Known As

Hake FishSmall Hake
Local Name: Pescadilla

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