Today's culinary proposal is an exquisite hake in almond sauce, very simple to prepare and an ideal dish for a dinner with friends or when we want to surprise the family with something different and delicious. You can use hake medallions or fillets, as either will yield an excellent final...

Hake with Almond Sauce recipe
Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
20min
Total Time
35min

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 hake medallion or fillet with sauce)
  • hake medallions or fillets
    hake medallions or fillets
    6
  • garlic
    garlic
    2clove
  • cube vegetable stock dissolved in hot water
    cube vegetable stock dissolved in hot water
    1
  • hard-boiled eggs
    hard-boiled eggs
    2
  • glass white wine
    glass white wine
    1/2
  • raw, skinless almonds
    raw, skinless almonds
    10
  • sweet paprika
    sweet paprika
    1tsp
  • chopped parsley
    chopped parsley
  • flour
    flour
  • salt
    salt
  • olive oil
    olive oil

How to make Hake with Almond Sauce

  1. Step 1

    Lay the hake fillets on the countertop and season them with salt on both sides.

  2. Step 2

    Coat the fillets in flour and fry them in a pan with a little olive oil until golden. Remove and set aside.

  3. Step 3

    In the same pan used to fry the hake, sauté the almonds briefly, then remove and set aside.

  4. Step 4

    In a blender, combine the garlic cloves, almonds, only the yolks of the hard-boiled eggs, and the white wine. Blend until smooth.

  5. Step 5

    Pour the blended mixture into the pan where the hake was cooked. Add the vegetable stock and cook for 5 minutes.

  6. Step 6

    Add the hake fillets and the sweet paprika to the pan, letting them cook for another 5 minutes.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

1.9kcal (0.1%)

Protein

0.1g (0.2%)

Carbs

0.4g (0.15%)

Sugars

0.0g (0.06%)

Healthy Fat

0.0g

Unhealthy Fat

0.0g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

  1. Do not over-fry the hake to prevent it from becoming too dry.

  2. Blend the sauce ingredients thoroughly to ensure a smooth and homogeneous texture.

  3. Serve the dish with mashed potatoes or white rice with butter for a complete meal.

FAQS

  1. Can I use frozen hake for this recipe?

    Yes, you can use frozen hake, but make sure to thaw it completely and pat it dry before cooking.

  2. What can I use as a substitute for white wine?

    You can substitute white wine with chicken or vegetable broth for a non-alcoholic option.

  3. Can I use other types of fish for this recipe?

    Yes, you can substitute hake with other white fish like cod or haddock.

  4. How do I store leftovers?

    Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

  5. Can I make the almond sauce ahead of time?

    Yes, you can prepare the almond sauce in advance and store it in the refrigerator. Reheat it gently before adding the hake.

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