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Asian Style Hake with Sweet Chilli, Scallion, Coriander and Lime Butter Sauce

Looking for a new way to cook hake? This Asian-style hake has a flaky texture and subtle kick making it the perfect midweek meal, ready in 20 minutes
4 people
20 min

Ingredients

  • 4 hake fillets, about 175g each, skinned and boned
  • 1 tablesp. rapeseed oil
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 60mls water
  • 120g butter 
  • 4 tablesp. sweet chilli sauce
  • 1 teasp. fresh ginger, finely grated
  • 4 scallions, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tablesp. coriander leaves, chopped
Main
  • 4 hake fillets, about 175g each, skinned and boned
  • 1 tablesp. rapeseed oil
  • Salt and black pepper
Sauce
  • 60mls water
  • 120g butter 
  • 4 tablesp. sweet chilli sauce
  • 1 teasp. fresh ginger, finely grated
  • 4 scallions, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tablesp. coriander leaves, chopped

Method

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Heat a little oil in a frying pan. Season the hake and add to the pan, flesh side down.  Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until the fish flakes easily.

Make the sauce while the fish is cooking. Put the water, butter, sweet chilli sauce and ginger in a separate saucepan. Bring to the boil. 

Add the scallions and lime juice and simmer for 2 minutes.  Just before serving add the coriander leaves.

Remove the hake to serving plates and spoon the sauce over it. 

Method

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Heat a little oil in a frying pan. Season the hake and add to the pan, flesh side down.  Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until the fish flakes easily.

Make the sauce while the fish is cooking. Put the water, butter, sweet chilli sauce and ginger in a separate saucepan. Bring to the boil. 

Add the scallions and lime juice and simmer for 2 minutes.  Just before serving add the coriander leaves.

Remove the hake to serving plates and spoon the sauce over it. 

Serving Suggestions
Rice or potatoes and pak choi stir-fried with chopped garlic and ginger