Hake Fish Recipe

Hake is a delicious and versatile fish that is perfect for a light and flavorful meal. This recipe for pan-seared hake with lemon butter sauce is sure to impress your guests with its delicate flavors and elegant presentation.

Ingredients:

• 4 hake fillets
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions: How to Cook Hake Fish

1. Season the hake fillets with salt and pepper, then dredge them in flour, shaking off any excess.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the hake fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
4. Stir in the chicken or vegetable broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
5. Return the hake fillets to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
6. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy your pan-seared hake with lemon butter sauce!