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Pan Fried Hake Recipe

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This Pan Fried Hake recipe offers a quick and flavorful way to enjoy tender hake fillets with a crispy flour coating, enhanced by the richness of butter and the freshness of lemon and parsley. Perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal in just 15 minutes.

Ingredients

Fish and Coating

  • 4 Hake fillets (skin removed)
  • 1/2 Cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon Sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fresh ground black pepper

Cooking Fats

  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil

For Serving and Garnish

  • Lemon wedges (for serving)
  • Fresh chopped parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Coating: Combine the flour, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper on a large plate. Stir well to mix the dry ingredients evenly and set aside.
  2. Dry and Dredge the Fish: Pat both sides of the hake fillets dry carefully using paper towels. This removes excess moisture to help the coating stick. Dredge each fillet firmly in the flour mixture, pressing the coating to adhere evenly. Lightly tap each fillet to shake off any excess flour.
  3. Heat the Pan: Place a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat and allow it to get hot until it is just about smoking. Add the butter and vegetable oil to the pan and let the mixture sizzle for about 10 seconds to combine and heat the fats.
  4. Cook the Fish – First Side: Lay the coated hake fillets into the hot pan in a single layer. They should sizzle immediately on contact. After about one minute, give the pan a gentle shake to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking. Continue to cook for an additional 3 minutes without moving the fillets.
  5. Cook the Fish – Flip and Finish: Carefully flip all the hake fillets to the other side using a spatula. Cook for 4 more minutes so the fish becomes golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Serve: Remove the cooked hake fillets from the pan and transfer to serving plates. Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges for squeezing over the fish and garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Patting the fish dry is essential to achieve a crispy coating.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed skillet to ensure even heat distribution while frying.
  • Adjust salt and pepper seasoning to taste.
  • Serve immediately to enjoy the crispiness of the coating.
  • Lemon juice adds freshness and balances the richness of butter.

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