Looking for an easy, elegant way to prepare hake? This sautéed hake in herbed horseradish sauce is a simple yet flavourful dish that brings out the delicate sweetness of this underrated white fish. A member of the cod family, hake has a soft texture that firms up beautifully when cooked, making it ideal for pan-searing.

Paired with a bold, creamy sauce made from yogurt, spinach, garlic, cilantro, and horseradish, the dish is both refreshing and satisfying - perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special meal.

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Table of Content

1. What is Hake?
2. Ingredients
3. Cooking Method
4. Serving Suggestions

Recipe: Sautéed Hake in Herbed Horseradish Sauce

Sautéed Hake in Herbed Horseradish Sauce

What is Hake?

Hake is a mild-flavoured white fish, prized for its soft texture that firms into delicate flakes when cooked. Often found fresh, smoked, or frozen in supermarkets, this member of the cod family is especially popular in European cuisine. Compared to cod, hake is slightly sweeter with a more tender bite, making it a versatile base for bold, herbaceous sauces.

Premium hake steak from Bonfisken is a proof that convenient, frozen supermarket hake can be just as fresh and satisfying as the catch of the day.

Not sure how to cook hake? Don’t worry. This recipe is beginner-friendly, yet impressive enough to serve at a dinner party. The herbed horseradish sauce brings an unexpected zing, pairing beautifully with the buttery pan-seared fish.

Tip: When buying hake, look for fillets or steaks with white flesh that’s free from greyness, browning, or dryness.

Ingredients

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes

Serves: 2

For the fish

1. 2 hake steaks
2. 2 tbsp butter
3. 2 sprigs oregano or sage

For the sauce

1. 150g plain yoghurt
2. 2 tbsp prepared horseradish
3. Leaves from 2 sprigs fresh cilantro
4. 1 cup spinach
5. 5 cloves garlic
6. Salt and pepper, to taste

Cooking Method

Cook the Hake

In a skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add oregano or sage to infuse the oil. Gently place the hake steaks into the pan and sauté for no more than 3 minutes on each side. Remove from heat and let the steaks rest on a plate, drizzling any remaining butter from the pan on top.

Prepare the Herbed Horseradish Sauce

In a blender, combine yogurt, horseradish, garlic, spinach, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Plate & Serve

Drizzle the sauce generously around the hake steaks. Garnish with extra herbs, microgreens, or your favourite side salad for a pop of colour and texture.

Serving Suggestions

This sautéed hake recipe pairs well with roasted baby potatoes, couscous, or a fresh green salad. For an added crunch, consider serving it with toasted sourdough or grilled asparagus. Whether you're cooking for yourself or hosting friends, this dish is sure to impress, with minimal effort and maximum flavour.

Recipe: Sautéed Hake in Herbed Horseradish Sauce

Recipe: Sautéed Hake in Herbed Horseradish Sauce

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